Women at the Forefront of Humanitarian Work
Today is World Humanitarian Day, a moment to reflect on the tireless work of women who not only receive aid but also lead humanitarian efforts across communities.... Read more.
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: The Road from Benin to Italy is Still Open
Today is July 30, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and Nigerian women and girls are still being trafficked across West Africa and Europe for prostitution.... Read more.
June 12: The Women Who Built Nigeria’s Democracy
Today is June 12. Democracy Day. A day meant to honour Nigeria’s return to civilian rule, and the people who made it possible. But for many women, democracy has... Read more.
Menstrual Hygiene Should Not Be A Luxury
Today, May 28, is World Menstrual Hygiene Day. The theme, “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld,” sounds appealing, right? It’s a comforting slogan. But who... Read more.
#GirlsinICT: Digital Transformation Needs Girls
Today, on International Day of Girls in ICT, with the theme “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation,” we highlight the need for real support for girls... Read more.
#IWD2025: Accelerate Action with Sustained Commitment
Today is International Women’s Day, and here’s a perfect opportunity to move beyond social media posts to create meaningful change. Let’s transform those well-meaning... Read more.
International Women’s Day Must Go Beyond Performative Activism
Today, on International Women’s Day, Nigeria will again witness an outpouring of solidarity. Social media will be flooded with hashtags, organisations will roll... Read more.
The New Face of Widow Oppression in Nigeria
We often boast about our progress from the dark days when widows were forced to drink their deceased husband’s corpse wash water to prove their innocence. Yet,... Read more.
The Lives Behind Nigeria’s 20 Million FGM Survivors
Today, February 6, is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). On this day, we are forced to confront a harrowing truth: over... Read more.
Ending the Normalisation of Adult Men Dating Teenagers
‘Catch them young’ –how often have we heard men casually throw this phrase around? Behind these seemingly harmless words lies a calculated strategy that destroys... Read more.