Read more about the article UN Declares Surrogacy as Violence Against Women and Girls
UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Reem Alsalem. Photo source: UN Media

UN Declares Surrogacy as Violence Against Women and Girls

The United Nations has taken a firm stance against surrogacy, declaring it a form of violence, exploitation, and human rights abuse against women and girls. In a groundbreaking report, UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Reem Alsalem,…

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Read more about the article Senator Natasha Takes Case Against Akpabio to United Nations
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Senator Natasha Takes Case Against Akpabio to United Nations

On Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2025, suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan took her case to the global stage, seeking justice and intervention from international democratic institutions. Speaking at the Women in Parliament session during the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting at the United…

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Read more about the article Eradicating FGM: A Call to Action on International Zero Tolerance Day
Left: A young woman in traditional attire holding a banner promoting the end of FGM. Right: Traditional communicators raise awareness about the law banning FGM in The Gambia. Photo source: United Nations Organisation.

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 all procedures that involve altering…

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