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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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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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Taliban Shuts Down Afghanistan’s Only Women’s Radio Station
Taliban has suspended operations at Afghanistan’s only women’s radio station, Radio Begum, after raiding its premises in Kabul on Jan 4, 2025. The Ministry of Information and Culture cited reported violations of media regulations as…
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Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim Announces Proactive Actions To Combat Obstetric Fistula
With the intent of addressing the needs of girls and women suffering from obstetrics fistula in Nigeria, the Minister For Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, announced on Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025, that there are ongoing plans…
