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Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation – UN

In 2026 alone, an estimated 4.5 million girls – many under the age of five – are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM)....

Michael Simire - February 6, 2026

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Why eliminating child marriage is key to seizing Africa’s demographic dividend

Africa's future prosperity rests on its daughters Africa is home to an estimated 160 million adolescent girls aged 10 to 19. They embody the energy, creativity...

Michael Simire - January 30, 2026

Gender

Group enlightens women on climate smart agriculture in Kano

Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI), on Thursday, January 22, 2026, empowered 16 women in Kano on Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) adaptation to promote their...

Michael Simire - January 22, 2026

Gender

Women in housing conference to enhance gender-responsive development in built environment

The Founder and Convener of the 2026 Africa Women in Housing and Construction (AWHC) Conference and Business Expo, Flora Anne, says it aims to...

Michael Simire - January 19, 2026

Gender

Women in Energy applauds Tinubu’s appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as NUPRC chief executive

The Women in Energy Network (WIEN), an advocate for gender balance in energy sector leadership, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Oritsemeyiwa...

Michael Simire - December 19, 2025

Gender

The Belém Gender Action Plan: A launchpad accelerating ambitious, effective, inclusive climate action

Adopted by Parties at COP30, the Belém Gender Action Plan (GAP) for 2026–2034 marks a new chapter for equality, ambition and inclusion in climate...

Michael Simire - December 14, 2025

Gender

After three decades of struggle, resilience: UN declares International Day of Indigenous Women & Girls

When the UN General Assembly officially proclaimed the International Day of the World's Indigenous Women and Girls, it did so in recognition of centuries...

Michael Simire - December 10, 2025

Gender

Group sensitises Lagos market women to clean cooking energy

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Earth and Sustainability Initiative (ESI), has intensified its community advocacy campaign to promote clean cooking energy among women in low-income...

Michael Simire - November 27, 2025

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