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Summary
As we mark our first anniversary at NFM, we highlight bold projects and campaigns that empower women and girls. Through media, advocacy, and community partnerships, our platform also challenged gender-based violence and promoted feminist-driven change.
As Naija Feminists Media marks its anniversary, we reflect on a year filled with active reporting, bold initiatives and transformative projects aimed at amplifying feminist voices and driving real change.
From empowering rural girls to tackling period poverty and confronting gender-based violence, we remained committed to challenging patriarchal norms through projects, media literacy, and advocacy.
1. Project LEVAWG 2025 Empowers Over 500 Girls
On May 14, 2025, NFM played a pivotal role in the Leadership and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (LEVAWG) summit held at Hall 3, Kwara State College of Education.
In collaboration with Resilient Girl Initiative.ORG Impact Awards, SheInspires Global Empowerment Initiative, You Can Be Initiative, and Project PARTNERS, the summit brought together over 500 students, teachers, and volunteers. The event featured leadership training, public speaking sessions, mentorship, and scholarships, all aimed at fostering a new generation of empowered girls.
2. Promoting Menstrual Health and Media Literacy at the Red Flag Conference
In partnership with The Girls’ Pride Initiative for Sustainable Development, NFM marked Menstrual Hygiene Day by amplifying menstrual health advocacy. The collaboration focused on ending period shame and promoting gender equality among in-school girls. As the official media partner for the Red Flag Conference, NFM promoted the initiative’s mission through multimedia storytelling and social media campaigns
3. Games for Charity Fundraiser Supports Vulnerable Women and Girls with Menstrual Kits
To commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Girls With Period initiative (GWP) hosted the Games for Charity event on June 1, 2025. Represented by Partnerships and Projects Officer Nkechi Igwebuike, NFM contributed to raising funds for menstrual kits for 1,000 girls in rural areas. With a goal of N5,000,000, the event combined fun activities with philanthropy, reinforcing NFM’s commitment to menstrual health advocacy.
4. #16DaysofActivism Campaign Sparks Dialogue and Change
During the 2024 #16DaysofActivism, NFM launched a campaign themed “I Am Not Your Prey or Afraid No More.” The campaign included over 24 stories, media literacy articles, poetry, and essays highlighting gender-based violence. NFM also collaborated with organisations like DOHS Cares Foundation, Gender and Development Agency (GADA), and CEPASD. We covered activities by the Ministry of Women Affairs and other civic groups to raise awareness, push for accountability, and drive systemic change.
5. #IWD2025: Pushing for Collective Action
Under the theme #CollectiveActionNow, NFM’s International Women’s Day 2025 campaign extended throughout March. We led advocacy efforts through media literacy programmes and solidarity posts, including a press release supporting Senator Natasha. The campaign also invited women to participate by sharing their feminist quotes, stories, and photos under the #WomensMonth hashtag.
6. Fighting FGM Through Advocacy, Media, and Policy
On February 6, 2025, NFM marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) with educational campaigns, infographics, and articles exploring FGM’s cultural roots and legal shortcomings. A major highlight was an X Space event titled “Beyond Policy: Eliminating the Reign of Female Genital Mutilation,” which drew over 500 participants. NFM also produced a policy brief proposing stronger legal enforcement and community education strategies.
Additional impactful initiatives included Business BoostLab training for female entrepreneurs collaborating with SheLeadsAfrica as a media partner, and gender advocacy through Crest FM 91.1, Ibadan.
Through these projects, NFM has continued to spotlight women’s voices, educate the public, and collaborate with community-based organisations to push for a just and equal society.
As we celebrate NFM at 1, we remain committed to a feminist-driven media advocacy. If you would like to support our work, consider donating, partnering with us, or sharing our stories.
