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...
In the dynamic landscape of social change and empowerment, one initiative shines as a testament to the transformative power of dedication and vision. The Equity Destitute Child’s Rights and Welfare Initiative, founded and officially registered in 2018, has emerged as a trailblazer in championing the rights and welfare of the marginalized, led by an exceptional...
Many development issues are deeply rooted in gender inequality. In turn, Gender Based Violence (GBV) has brought about poor progress on development issues such as poverty, access to education and health etc. Issues of education, health and poverty among women and girls will remain unachieved unless gender inequality is addressed. Strengthening the Capacities of Local...
Women’s Rights And Health Project (WRAHP) has secured a partnership with the ActionAid Nigeria and Global Affairs of Canada to organise a sensitisation training for women of Ladies On Wheels Association of Nigeria (LOWAN) on domestic violence and the laws that are in place in Lagos State to prosecute offenders when any of the...
The WVL-N project year 2 reporting period was a mix of both exciting and unanticipated events evident through increased institutional capacities of LWROs, On-boarding and funding of 72 Community-Based Organizations, additional funding of $750,000 CAD to address COVID 19 induced SGBV, completion of the first round of SIF granting and implementation, disbursement of four...
A compilation of success stories implemented by ActionAid Nigeria through 12 partners from the Northern and Southern Nigeria on the SLOCVAWG project. This document brings together examples of best practices emerging from the project, which led to changes in attitudes and behaviors in the target communities and the women and girls themselves. Download success stories below.
In order to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls by 2030 in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal Five (SDG 5), the precise circumstances of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict states must be addressed. Nigeria is one of the countries where the manifestations of violent conflicts and crimes have...
Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has held a two-day training of Paralegal officers in Enugu State. The training commenced on July 12 and ended on July 13 at Gold Value Hotel, New Haven, Enugu, Enugu State. The officers were effectively trained to develop skills and grasp their roles and functions as paralegal officers in their communities....
We cry out against this inhumane ordeal that has befallen us Some of Our men no longer defend and protect us from evil Rather they have the culprit themselves What crime have we committed against humanity to deserve such inhumane act? What crime have we committed for being Women and Girls? What crime...
