Before the Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL) project in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria, women and girls faced significant challenges. Gender inequality was pervasive, with limited economic opportunities for women, inadequate political representation, and widespread gender-based violence. Community-based organizations struggled with insufficient resources and support to address these issues effectively. The Women’s Voice...

The Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL) Nigeria Project in Cross River State, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by ActionAid Nigeria, has successfully empowered local women and girls through grants, capacity building, and advocacy efforts. Training programs enhanced the skills of stakeholders, including police officers, gender desk officers, and faith leaders, while advocacy groups...

In Enugu State, the project collaborates with 3 LWROs and 12 CBOs, namely Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL), Women Information Network (WINET), and Women Empowerment and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI). These 15 partners have implemented interventions across key thematic areas: addressing gender-based violence, women’s economic justice and empowerment, political participation, and peer education. Notable achievements include...