Antenatal Care Will Help Nigeria Curb High Infant And Maternal Mortality
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have called for increased attendance to Antenatal care by pregnant women to reduce the high rate of infant and maternal mortality in the country. The experts made the call at a presentation of four books entitled ‘ ‘Step by Step Approach to Obstetrics and Gynaecological Ultrasonography’, ‘Bullet Point Answers to Exam Questions […]
EU Centre Trains INEC Staff On Gender Mainstreaming
As part of preparations for the country’s 2019 general elections, the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), on Monday in Lagos, commenced training of electoral officers on gender mainstreaming. The one-week training with the theme: “BRIDGE Training on Gender and Election in Nigeria,” is directed at desk officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). […]
The Controversy Behind Women Leadership – They Aren’t Ready To Let It Sync
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, a report has shown that majority of Nigerians do not trust women to be elected as leaders. Almost half of those that commented said men made better leaders and should be elected instead of women. This was contained in a recent Afrobarometer Survey conducted by CLEEN Foundation and released […]
The Heightened Level Of Hate Violence And The Presidential Reference
Adam Purinton, the white man who yelled, “Get out of my country” before shooting to death Indian-American Srinivas Kuchibhotla at a bar in Kansas, pleaded guilty last week to first-degree murder charges. Kuchibhotla’s killing, a hate crime by all accounts, cannot be seen as an anomaly. It speaks to the reality of white supremacy plaguing our […]
Trapped On The Island – These Places Are No Place For People
Spring warms our hearts and our bodies. Moria, the refugee camp on Lesvos where I lived when I arrived in Europe, however, is cold and prison-like. The tents did not provide cover from the harsh winter wind or the freezing rain. Lesvos is a beautiful Greek island, but the camp is hell. I invite all […]
Taking Parliament To The People – Getting Women To Be Politically Alert And Involved
During day two of the 62nd Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, the South African Parliamentary delegation participated in a wide range of discussions, including one titled “Parliaments deliver for rural women and girls,” organised by the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women. Parliament’ six-member multiparty delegation, led by the […]
The Women Behind The Camera And The Sad Tales Of Sexual Harrassment
When David offered Mary a job on the set of a major feature film in 2016, it seemed like a golden opportunity. She’d moved to Vancouver the previous year to start her dream career and, at 28, found herself working 100 hours a week on various gigs across production sites. Now, David, in his 40s, […]
Number Of Pregnant Women Delivering In Health Institutions Increases
The sustainable awareness raising programs conducted by the health institutions in Foro sub-zone has witnessed the increased number of pregnant women delivering at health facilities, reports indicate. The head of the health institutions in the sub zone, Mr. Merhawi Hadgu, stating that there are four health centers in the Foro sub zone, said that thanks […]
HerdsMen Attack Community In Kogi State, Kill 25 Persons
The Audu/Faleke Political Organization has condemned the recent killings of the people of Ogane-Nigu and Aloko in Dekina and Bassa Local Government areas of the state. A statement signed by the leader of the group, Hon James Abiodun Faleke described the killings of over 25 people in those communities and destruction of houses as the […]
Fighting Against Gender Bias- Safe Haven For Women And Girls
Panelists said in the efforts of upholding gender equality, fighting biased traditional norms against women’s right and dignity is a must. Speaking at the panel discussion organized by Ethiopian Academy of Science, one of the panelists and Gender Activist Dr. Sihin Tefera said the nation needs to do a lot towards the fight against gender […]
Zimbabwe Crowns First ‘Miss Albino’ In Bid To Tackle Stigma
Zimbabwe has put on its first “Miss Albino” pageant in an effort to stamp out discrimination and stigma surrounding the condition. The 22-year-old winner says she wants to fight for the rights of children with albinism. Sithembiso Mutukura beat 12 other contestants to claim the crown at Zimbabwe’s first-ever Miss Albinism beauty contest — an […]
China Cultural Centre Fetes African Women In Abuja
The cultural heritage of China and African nations were displayed at a colourful event organised by the China Cultural Centre, Abuja, in commemoration of the 2018 International Women Day celebration. The vibrant gathering to showcase fashion, culture, creativity, gourmet and diversity was tagged ‘Women in Culture 2018’. It was hosted by the Deputy Director of […]
Improving Opportunities For African Women: “The role Of The Economy, Policy And Culture” – Mrs Toyin Saraki
Her Excellency Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki Wife of the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Founder-President, Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) Inaugural Global Goodwill Ambassador, International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) The 5th Annual Commonwealth Africa Summit Keynote Panel Address Plenary Session 6: Improving Opportunities for African Women: “The role of the economy, policy and […]
IFC Rolls Out Programme For Financing For Female Entrepreneurs
The International Financing Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group with focus on the private sector has rolled out a programme targeted at encouraging financing for female entrepreneurs in the country. “Banking on Women” (BOW), would see the IFC liaise with selected financial institutions in the country to explore the untapped opportunities within […]
Borno Blast Kills Two Female Bombers, Injures Nine
Borno State Commissioner of Police (CP), Damian Chukwu, says two female suicide bombers that attempted to attack Alikaramanti village in Giwa Barracks of Maiduguri have died. Also, residents of Fori, Jiddari Polo and Lawanti communities of the metropolis had been frightened by two blasts from Improvised Explosion Devices (IEDs). In a statement yesterday in Maiduguri […]