This report, titled “State of the Nigerian Youth 2025,” is a collaborative effort led by Plan International Nigeria and ActionAid Nigeria, in partnership with the Democracy Convening Alliance The publication was authored and reviewed by a dedicated team of experts including: Plan International Nigeria: Tunde Aremu (Policy, Research, and Influencing Manager), Jonathan Abakpa, Esq. (Advocacy...
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...
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...
A COUNTRY WHERE WOMEN AND GIRLS ARE SAFE IS POSSIBLE: ACTIONAID NIGERIA CALLS FOR COLLABORATIVE ACTION TO TACKLE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA As the world marks the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) under the theme “Towards 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration: Unite to End Violence Against Women,” ActionAid Nigeria is urging...
