Uju Kennedy, minister of women affairs, says breast ironing and other forms of harmful traditional practices against girls must be stopped. Kennedy spoke on Saturday when she led staff of
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The Women Aspire Empowerment Initiative (WAEI), a non-governmental organisation, has appealed to the federal government, United Nations and relevant stakeholders to step up funding to fight against sexual and gender-based
Bisi Fayemi, former first lady of Ekiti state, says states must set up a fund for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Fayemi spoke on Monday at the launch of the
BY HALIMA LAYENI As we commemorate the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, it is crucial to acknowledge that the fight to end such violence requires the active involvement
The senate has called for an end to violence against women in the country. The upper legislative chamber tasked the
The State of Emergency GBV Movement has trained gender desk officers in government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to strengthen
Pauline Tallen, minister of women affairs, has flagged off activities to mark the ‘16 days of activism’ against gender-based violence
Many things, often lived experiences, shape our perception of life and our decisions. In Nigeria, the biggest motivators appear to
Joy Jacobs (not her real name) had just finished writing her West African Senior School Certificate Examination in 2016 when