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IWD 2025: HEDA reaffirms commitment to smallholder women farmers

As the world marks the International Women’s Day 2025, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre has commended women farmers for their tireless...

IWD 2025: Forum champions gender equality, economic growth, environmental action

In celebration of International Women’s Month 2025, UNIDO Philippines, in partnership with Artisanal Gold Council Philippines, BAN Toxics, and Clean Air Asia, hosted “Unite for...

IWD 2025: Declare femicide a national emergency, Tinubu told

Civil society organisations including Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately declare the widespread violence against women...

IWD 2025: Group advocates women’s rights to intensify climate action

In commemoration of 2025 International Women's Day, the Ecosteward and Humanitarian Foundation (EHF) has relaunched its unwavering opposition to the social, political, environmental, sexual,...

Intersectionality of chemicals, environment, gender rights discussed in Women’s Day webinar

Environmental group, BAN Toxics, held a webinar on Friday, March 8, 2024, as the world celebrates International Women’s Day. Speakers from the academe, science,...

Women’s Day: Recognising women’s multiple burdens, group calls for protection, empowerment

"Women in chemical-intensive industries and waste work face multiple burdens. They are disproportionately impacted by hazardous chemicals and waste exposure due to social, biological...

Women’s Day: Five reasons why climate action needs women

As the world celebrated the International Women's Day on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, it's important to recognise the vital role that women play in...

Women’s Day: Group seeks equitable distribution of resources for women

The Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO), a non-governmental organisation, has advocated for equitable distribution of resources to women in the society. Dr Godwin Ehigiamusoe, Chief...

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TICAD9: AfDB, Japan strengthen ties, target $5.5bn for Africa’s private sector

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have agreed to inaugurate the sixth phase...

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COP29 president hails South Korea’s climate leadership

“We recognise the rich potential of South Korea’s private...

TICAD9: AfDB, Japan strengthen ties, target $5.5bn for Africa’s private sector

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Japan International...
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