GENDER EQUALITY

Every March 8 has been set aside globally as the International Women’s Day (IWD) to celebrate women across the world for their social, economic and political achievements. As part of activities commemorating this year’s International…

In the past five years, and with rise of social media, more Nigerian women have raised their voices against sexism and activism for gender equality in Nigeria. However, despite all efforts, sexism and misogyny is widespread and rampant.…

About 36 per cent of Nigerian girls from ages 15 to 19 have at least one baby. The British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Laure Beaufils, disclosed this yesterday.She spoke at the formal launch of “Educating Nigerian Girls In…

The World Economic Forum has ranked Nigeria 122, four places behind the previous year, in the 2017 Global Gender Gap Report. The GGGR is a framework for capturing the magnitude and scope of gender-based disparities and tracking…