Every year on October 17, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent global commitment needed to end deprivation and systemic inequality. For millions of women and girls, poverty is not merely a lack of income; it is the brutal consequence of deep-rooted gender injustice, restricted opportunities,...
Every year, from the 25th of November to the 10th of December, the world marks 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It is a global movement that brings governments, civil society organisations, activists, communities, and individuals together to demand an end to all forms of violence against women and girls. For more than many...
“The stories and names used in this article are fictional and meant only to illustrate the lived realities of many Nigerian women.” Every day in Nigeria, millions of women wake up before sunrise to carry a burden that often goes unseen. They cook, clean, fetch water, take care of children, and look after elderly...
Issued by: ActionAid Nigeria (AAN)Donor: Global Affairs Canada (GAC)Project: Renewed Women’s Rights and Leadership (RWVL) Project Status: Closed Background ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), through the Renewed Women’s Rights and Leadership (RWVL) Project, is pleased to announce a Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Strategic Opportunity Funding (SOF)...
Today marks a historic moment for women’s rights in Nigeria as the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Nigeria Project was officially launched in Abuja. The five-year initiative, funded with CAD15 million by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by ActionAid Nigeria in partnership with over 188 women’s rights organizations, seeks to dismantle systemic barriers to...
In a country of over 200 million people, where women make up nearly half of the population, it is shocking that women hold less than 5% of elected positions in Nigeria’s National Assembly. Despite being at the forefront of activism, caregiving, entrepreneurship, and community development, Nigerian women remain largely excluded from the highest levels of...
This page brings together two critical resources that unpack the political and economic contexts influencing governance and reform initiatives. 1️⃣ Political Economy Analysis Report — A comprehensive document detailing systemic factors, power dynamics, and institutional behaviors shaping policy outcomes. It offers in-depth background, stakeholder mapping, and recommendations for aligning reforms with local contexts. 2️⃣ Policy...
This research, conducted by teenage girls in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, highlights the critical challenges faced by adolescent girls, including child marriage, education barriers, gender-based violence, menstrual health issues, and economic exclusion. The study emphasizes the need for a decolonial research approach that recognizes girls as agents of change, rather than passive beneficiaries. By centering...
This groundbreaking report presents findings from a girl-led research initiative conducted in Nigeria (Abuja and Jigawa) and Sierra Leone (Freetown). Led by teenage girl researchers, the study highlights key challenges affecting girls, including education barriers, gender-based violence, menstrual health issues, child marriage, and economic exclusion. The report calls for a shift in narratives—positioning girls as...
This policy brief explores the funding landscape for gender and women’s rights in Nigeria, highlighting key trends, challenges, and advocacy points. It examines how donor funding is allocated, the effectiveness of grants for gender-focused initiatives, and the gaps that hinder sustainable progress. With only a fraction of humanitarian aid directly benefiting women’s rights, the report...
