Evidence from the RWVL Nigeria Baseline Political Economy Analysis Ask most people why Nigeria has so few women in political office, and you will probably hear the same answers. Culture. Tradition. Religion. “That’s just how things are here.” And there is truth in that. Social and cultural norms continue to shape how women are...
Why does Nigeria rank 179th out of 185 countries for women in elected office, even though women make up nearly half the country’s registered voters? This report has the answer, and it isn’t the one you’d expect. The RWVL Nigeria Baseline Political Economy Analysis (PEA) Report, developed under ActionAid Nigeria’s Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership...