Tag:women

Gender

COP26: More women should be at heart of climate decision-making process – C21st

The Lagos-based Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st), a not-for-profit responding to the challenges of the 21st Century through addressing inequality, climate change, democracy...

Michael Simire - October 21, 2021

Gender

Fewer women than men will regain work during COVID-19 recovery – ILO

Fewer women will regain jobs lost to the COVID-19 pandemic during the recovery period than men, according to a new study released on Monday,...

Michael Simire - July 19, 2021

Health

World Malaria Day: ICCDI Africa, WellaHealth offer healthcare support to women

To mark the 2021 World Malaria Day, the International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI Africa) in partnership with WellaHealth has kicked off a Women...

Michael Simire - April 29, 2021

Gender

Advocates seek support for women-driven initiatives to alleviate COVID-19, climate change effects

Environmental and gender rights advocates have appealed to all the 54 countries under the Commonwealth to channel additional investments in supporting women-driven initiatives to...

Michael Simire - March 16, 2021

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How Delta women use heat from gas flaring sites to dry tapioca

With more than half its population lacking access to energy, Nigeria still wastes gas – a major source of energy. The communities where the...

Michael Simire - March 8, 2021

Gender

IWD: GLF celebrates 16 women restoring the earth

On the occasion of International Women’s Day (IWD), the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) on Monday, March 8, 2021 highlighted 16 female leaders working to protect and...

Michael Simire - March 8, 2021

Health

Women less likely to die from COVID-19 than men in Africa – WHO

Women account for a slightly smaller proportion of COVID-19 infections and deaths compared with men, a preliminary analysis by the World Health Organisation (WHO)...

Michael Simire - March 4, 2021

Gender