From silence to leadership, Francisca’s journey is one of courage and change.She overcomes menstrual hygiene challenges and builds confidence through learning.Now she empowers other girls in her community. Seventeen-year-old Chukwuma Francisca knows what it feels like to miss school because of her period. Growing up in Kagini, a community in Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory, she and...
For generations, conversations about girls’ rights have been led for them, not by them. But across Jigawa State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a quiet revolution is happening. Young girls are no longer waiting for permission to speak—they are researching their own realities, standing up, and leading the charge for systemic change in their...
Our team attended Women Deliver 2026 in Australia, a landmark global conference on gender equality, health, and rights. Below are the ten key learnings we are bringing back to shape our work and strengthen our partnerships. Grassroots Women Are the Answer, Not the Afterthought: The most powerful and sustainable solutions to gender inequality are...
At ActionAid we are committed to raising awareness about sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and other harms – and to taking action to prevent harm. By completing this course, you will develop a basic understanding of ActionAid’s SHEA and safeguarding approach. You will explore diverse SHEA and safeguarding issues that can arise in humanitarian and development...
ActionAid Nigeria, with funding from Global Affairs Canada, through the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Project, announces a Call for Expression of Interest for Strategic Opportunity Funding. This fund is established to support timely, strategic, and impactful interventions that advance the rights of women and girls in Nigeria. Issuing Organization: ActionAid NigeriaDonor: Global Affairs CanadaProject:...
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), with funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), through the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Project, is pleased to announce a Call for Expression of Interest for Strategic Innovation Funding (SIF) to support creative and innovative interventions aimed at advancing the rights of women and girls in Nigeria. Issuing Organization: ActionAid Nigeria...
ActionAid Nigeria invites Expressions of Interest from eligible women’s rights networks and movements to participate in the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Project. Issuing Partner: ActionAid Nigeria Donor: Global Affairs Canada Project: Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Project Country: Nigeria Operations: National Level The Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Project ActionAid Nigeria with...
ActionAid Nigeria invites Expressions of Interest from eligible Women’s Rights Organizations to participate in the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Project. Issued by: ActionAid Nigeria (AAN)Donor: Global Affairs Canada (GAC)Project: Renewed Women’s Rights and Leadership (RWVL) Project Project Location(s): Benue and Imo States The Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Project ActionAid Nigeria with funding from...
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...
