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WOMEN VOICE AND LEADERSHIP PROJECT IN
KEBBI STATE

Kebbi State

The Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL) Nigeria project in Kebbi State, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by ActionAid Nigeria, focused on empowering women and promoting gender equality across various sectors. This initiative significantly impacted the local community by addressing gender-based violence (GBV), enhancing women’s economic empowerment, and increasing their political participation. Key activities included community sensitization, capacity-building workshops, and the establishment of safe spaces for women and girls. These efforts reached over 500,000 individuals, including women, girls, men, and boys, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for gender equality. The project worked with 8 women-led networks, including FOMWAN, WRAPA, MWAN, KIND, WOFAN, WINN, NNEW, and WCCI, granting a total of 291M to support their initiatives.

I am proud to be associated with women empowerment and advancement. My desire is to see a world where everyone – especially women and girls are respected both in letter and in practice. I will continue to connect with like-minded activists to towards creating a beautiful world for every woman, every girl and for all persons in my community and state. - Zarau Ahmed

Achievements of the WVL Nigeria Project in Kebbi State

The project’s achievements in Kebbi State are notable, with significant strides in reducing GBV incidents and increasing awareness about women’s rights. The establishment of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) empowered women economically, allowing them to start and expand their businesses. Additionally, advocacy efforts led to the implementation of gender-responsive policies and the formation of women’s groups that actively participated in local governance. These accomplishments have created a lasting impact on the community, promoting sustainable development and gender equality.

 

Policies Pushed by Women-Led Networks in Kebbi State:

  1. Advocacy for a National Assembly plenary session on Gender Equal Opportunity Bills.
  2. Support for five Gender Bills for Constitutional Amendment.
  3. Advocacy and push for 35% Affirmative Action for women at national and state levels.
  4. Development and support of gender policies in local institutions.
  5. Implementation of gender and disability policies in schools.
  6. Advocacy for a cattle damage insurance policy for smallholder women farmers.
  7. Forums with CSOs and media to adopt the Maputo Protocol.
  8. Implementation of the National Gender Policy on Agriculture.
  9. Support and update of the INEC Gender Policy.
  10. Campaign and lobbying for the Electoral Act Bill passage in 2022.
  11. Technical input for the INEC Gender Policy Amendment.
  12. Submission of a draft gender representation bill to the Kebbi State Assembly.
  13. Development of gender policies for local universities.
  14. Advocacy for the implementation of a land rights act for women farmers.
  15. Support for Kebbi State VAPP Bill’s passage and signing into law.

500k+

Persons Reached

15

Partners

₦291M+

Funds Granted

WVL Nigeria in Kebbi State

Download the Kebbi State Fact Sheet for detailed insights on the impact of the Women’s Voice and Leadership project.

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Kebbi State Partners