UN Women has premiered Ibukun and the People, a bold new Nollywood film designed to spark national conversations on women’s political participation and mobilize support for inclusive governance ahead of …
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UN Women Urges Traditional Rulers to Lead Fight Against Rising Tech-Driven Gender-Based Violence
UN Women has urged traditional rulers across Nigeria to intensify their role in ending gender-based violence, particularly new technology-facilitated abuses that increasingly threaten women and girls across digital spaces and …
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Yobe Assembly Moves To Establish DEI Commission, Promote Equal Opportunity For All
The Yobe State House of Assembly is taking a bold step toward fostering fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunity with a proposed bill to establish a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) …
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Yobe Lawmakers Hold Technical Retreat On Proposed DEI Commission Bill In Kano
On Monday, all 24 members of the Yobe State House of Assembly converged in Kano State for a technical retreat focused on the proposed bill to establish a Diversity, Equity, …
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To commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, the International Press Centre (IPC) and ElectHER urge the Nigerian government and stakeholders to take decisive action in prioritizing the rights, empowerment, and …
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UN Women Empowers Over 200 Rural Women in Ebonyi with Fertilizers, Rice Seedlings, Biogas Technology
UN Women has empowered over 200 rural women farmers in Ebonyi State through the distribution of fertilizers, improved rice seedlings, and the launch of a Low-cost Biogas Production Project. These …
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Powerful Initiative: Adamawa Ministry, UN Women Push for Sustainable Coordination
The Adamawa State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in partnership with UN Women and with funding from the German Government, is taking significant steps to ensure the sustainability of its gender-responsive initiatives. As …