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...

Yesterday, all roads leading to the National Assembly in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja were blocked by the Nigerian Women as they determined to break the age-long Constitutional bias against the women in Nigeria particularly at the decision making level. The women, in their demands made it clear on the need for the government of...

Nigerian women constitute about half of the nation’s population, and they form an important segment of the society. Their importance is reflected clearly in their role in the family, community, and nation as a whole. Gender activists have argued that the generally accepted irreplaceable role and responsibility of a woman in Nigeria is caring for...