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Feminism
Eradicating FGM: A Call to Action on International Zero Tolerance Day
It is no news that in African society and even worldwide, several activities are harmful to girls, among which is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). According to the United Nations (UN), Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises…
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Featured
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 twenty million Nigerian women and girls live with…
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foreign
UN Urges Swift Action to Protect Women Amid Worsening Crisis in DR Congo
The humanitarian crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached alarming levels, with women and girls disproportionately affected by escalating violence, UN Women has warned. Speaking at a press briefing at…
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News
Lagos DSVA Engages Private Sector on Workplace Sexual Abuse and Harassment
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has strengthened its efforts to tackle Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and workplace harassment by collaborating with key private sector organisations. On Jan 30, 2025, the Executive…
