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Cross River scales up school water projects to close gender gap

The Cross River State Government has intensified efforts to reduce gender inequality by expanding access to clean water in schools, commissioning a series of...
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RDI engages female journalists, Ekuri women on forest, biodiversity loss

A Lagos-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has, enlightened women journalists on illegal logging activities and climate induced deforestation in Ekuri, Cross...
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UN chief tasks women on accelerating progress on water, sanitation

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has called on women to accelerate progress on water and sanitation for all. Guterres made the call on Monday, March...
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Foundation empowers women to encourage economic growth

The MSBON Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has given a variety of entrepreneurial skills to 100 women and young people as part of its effort...
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Gender

Kehinde Ogunjobi: Why investing in women is smartest water decision Africa can make

When people think about water insecurity in Africa, they often picture drought, failing rains, or dry riverbeds. They talk about infrastructure gaps, climate shocks...
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Gender

Global water crisis aggravated by gender inequalities – UN report

Despite decades of progress, inequalities continue to compromise global water security, disproportionally impacting women and girls, who despite of being the main collectors of...
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Gender

IWD 2026: EBID, ASKY, Plan International Togo in ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ empowerment initiative

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in partnership with ASKY Airlines and Plan International Togo, hosted the “Girls in Aviation Day” initiative...
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Women solicit investments in gender-responsive water governance

The Executive Director, UN Women, Sima Bahous, has urged governments worldwide to invest in gender-responsive water governance, financing, and services toward ensuring that no...
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