Victim of abuse overcomes suicidal thoughts by speaking out about it
One such abuse precipitated the struggles of Rachael Adegboyega (not her real name), a 21-year-old girl living in the south-west, who shared her ordeal with this reporter.
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Gender
Poverty, superstition drive up reusable menstrual materials by 78%
The usage of reusable materials is larger in rural areas compared to urban ones. In rural Nigeria, 43 per cent of women used reusables in 2018. This has increased to 58 per cent of women in 2021.
Female gender issues President Tinubu needs to attend to
Nigerian women have faced obstacles, including poverty, financial inclusion, finishing school, land ownership, internet access, and corporate representation.
Nigeria’s gender parity, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic
Regarding economic involvement and opportunity in Nigeria, women hold more than 64% of senior positions despite earning only half as much as men.
The Margin Dweller’s Point of View
I am a Managing Editor in a newsroom, and I am scarce. And no, I am not the only woman in this “enviable” position which is why the theme of this panel is “women in the margins.” We acknowledge that there are more women in places where we were scarce before; otherwise, the theme would have been “let women in the room.” There has been some growth, but it has been marginal, and the margins are cramped. We need more room.
#DailyDataCard: Sexual and Gender Based Violence Survivors Served by Sexual Assault Referral Centres in Nigeria (2017-2021)
#DailyDataCard: Sexual and Gender Based Violence Survivors Served by Sexual Assault Referral Centres in Nigeria (2017-2021)
#IWD 2022: HIV is Prevalent Among Women, but Fewer Women are Aware of Preventive Measures
The most recent HIV prevalence survey among persons aged 15-49 years in Nigeria revealed that HIV is more prevalent in women than in men.
Nigeria’s Score on World Bank’s Women, Business, and Law Index 2021 Improves
Nigeria scored 63.1 out of 100 on the Women, Business, and the Law (WBI) 2021 index. Though this indicates progress, there is still more to be done.
#IWD2022: 22 Numbers that Paint a Portrait of Women in Nigerian Society
The focus of the 2022 International Women’s Day Celebration is Break the Bias.
IWD2022: Where are Nigerian Women? They are Doing Great Things Everywhere you Look
Mrs Cordelia Akpeke was on the phone talking to a client while giving out instructions to her staff, telling him what colour and quantity of chair cover to pick from the warehouse. It was a busy weekend for her and she made the perfect picture of multitasking.
SGBV is Widespread in Oron, Akwa Ibom and Justice is Served in “Hush Money Courts”
On November 25, 2021, a mentally challenged man sighted a big nylon bag inside a gutter Opposite the Apostolic Church in Oron, Akwa Ibom State and quickly jumped in hoping for at least food to eat but the sight and stench that greeted him saw him shouting on top of his lungs.
Rape, Sexual Assault, Harassment is Forcing the Girl Child Out of Secondary Schools
Hassana Ibrahim* was just 17-year-old when she was allegedly raped by her class teacher in 2019. The teacher, simply identified as Umaru, lured her into his room while returning home from Islamiyya where she attended an Arabic night class in Sokoto.
Human Trafficking: Nigeria Records Slight Decline in Number of Persons Trafficked
Nigeria, recorded a decline in trafficked persons from 1173 persons in 2018 to 1152 persons in 2019, representing a marginal decline of 1.79%.
#ChartoftheDay: 10 States with the Highest Number of Women in their Houses of Assembly
According to the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), these are the states with the highest number of women in the houses of assembly.
#ChartoftheDayRewind: Top 10 States with Highest Cases of Sexual Violence Against Women
As we celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a reminder that sexual violence is real, it happens and some states are worse than others.