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Femicide epidemic: Tragedy ignites angry feminists’ fury

Introduction Over the past few years, Nigeria has grappled with a growing femicide epidemic that has recently surged to alarming levels. This horrifying trend has...

Michael Simire - July 18, 2023

Gender

World Population Day: UN says gender equality key to meeting SDGs

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called on world leaders to give priority to advancing gender quality to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by...

Michael Simire - July 11, 2023

Gender

World Population Day: Stakeholders advocate gender equality

Population stakeholders have unanimously advocated for global gender equality aimed at making women and girls live their lives to the fullest. The Chairman, National Population...

Michael Simire - July 4, 2023

Gender

Climate change: Women plant 5,000 trees in 220 schools in Kaduna

Some women in Kaduna State have begun planting of 5,000 trees in 220 primary and secondary schools, as part of environmental sustainability strategy to...

Michael Simire - June 28, 2023

Gender

Desertification and Drought Day: How land degradation, desertification impacting women, girls – Leaders

United Nations General Assembly event to mark Desertification and Drought Day brings together leaders to advance gender equality and land restoration goals Women leaders from...

Michael Simire - June 18, 2023

Gender

Desertification and Drought Day: World leaders urged to prioritise women’s land rights

Women facing worsening droughts, raging wildfires and other climate change impacts have delivered an urgent message to the international community at the United Nations...

Michael Simire - June 16, 2023

Gender

Bridging electricity gaps for rural women, girls: A task for govt, states

Over 90 million Nigerians, approximately 45% of the population, lack access to electricity in their homes and communities, which has severe implications. Without electricity, people...

Michael Simire - June 11, 2023

Gender

World Ocean Day: HEDA advocates for gender equality in ocean conservation, sustainable development

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), a renowned environmental advocacy organisation, says it firmly recognises the paramount importance of addressing gender...

Michael Simire - June 9, 2023

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