Day: November 25, 2024
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Misogyny
GBV, an impediment to national development— Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim
In observance of the 2024 16 Days of Activism for the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), a joint press briefing and flag-off activities were held at the Ministry of Women Affairs in Abuja, Nigeria, on…
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Misogyny
#NoExcuse: Gender Advocates Call on Nigerian Police to “Unite To End Violence Against Women and Girls”
On Nov. 25, 2024, gender advocates marched from the House of Representative Wing, National Assembly in Abuja, to the Nigerian Police Headquarters to campaign against male violence against women and girls. According to research, approximately…
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Featured
“Are Your Ovaries Okay?”: A Reflection on Reproductive Choices and Invasive Questions
In a viral thread on X (formerly known as Twitter), a writer and former theatre critic named Kelly shared a striking account of a first date that took an unexpected turn. The post sparked widespread…
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Featured
Not Your Prey: Fighting Male Violence Against Women in Nigeria
Today, November 25th, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, yet Nigerian women face violence at rates too high to ignore. According to UN Women, 1 in 3 Nigerian women experience…
