Indian women seek to criminalise marital rape
Raped by her husband on her wedding night aged 17, Divya described her repeated suffering — an all-too-common account in…
Category: Gender /Women Issue
Widows Outreach – Shola Mese Foundation Brings Hope to Apo-Dutse Community
Bukola Afeni The Shola Mese Foundation, a non-governmental organization, has launched a Widows Outreach Programme in Apo Dutse Community, Abuja. …
Cleaner Sentenced to Life Prison for Sexually Assaulting a minor
Esther Salifu Saviour Udoh, a 27-year-old cleaner, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl on…
Victoria Mgbanwa The Kogi State Government has disclosed that gender based violence will soon be a thing of the past…
Participatory budgeting and the plight of indigenous women
By Chioma Kanu While transparency alone is not sufficient for improving implementation of livelihood projects, inclusive community participation is crucial…
MAMA Centre Calls for Socio-Economic Support for Female-Headed Households Amidst Rising Inflation
Bukola Afeni The Mothers And Marginalised Advocacy Centre (MAMA Centre) is seriously concerned by the impact of the ongoing rising…
Mahmoud Mourns NCWS President’s Demise
Bukola Afeni The Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has condoled the family, friends, and all members…
What Menstrual Health Means to Nigerian Girls from Low-Income Families in 2024
Period poverty affects many girls and women from low-income families in Nigeria. While economic challenges often take precedence over social…
Women Affairs Minister petitions IG over proposed childhood marriage by Niger State Speaker
Victoria Mgbanwa Women Affairs Minister petitions the Inspector-General of Police over Sarkin-Daji’s plan to marry 100 girls. Minister of Women…
Mother and Daughter Arrested for Abusing Underage Domestic Workers
A woman by name Angela Nwobi and her 25 years old daughter, Olubube have been arrested for allegedly using underage…