Empowering women by challenging inheritance traditions
The Nigerian Constitution protects the equal rights of all citizens including the right not to be discriminated against either expressly or through the practical application of any law. Customary law is also recognised and protected
Importance of Psychological Counseling to GBV Survivors
Survivors of GBV experience a range of health, psychological and social challenges. They need care and support to deal with the shame, guilt, fear, depression and other responses to the trauma they have experienced. Stakeholders
The coconut trade: A path to women’s empowerment
Accra, Aug. 13, GNA – In the bustling Agartha Market in Koforidua, a remarkable transformation is observed as women break barriers and reclaim their economic independence through coconut trade.
Unmasking the Silent Saboteur: How Misinformation Affected Kenya’s HPV Vaccine Uptake
The human papillomavirus (HPV) accounts for 99.7% of all cervical cancer cases, and two strains of the virus – HPV 16 and 18 – are among the vaccine-preventable subtypes contributing to over 70% of all
Breaking the chains of the cut: Why Nigeria’s medicalised FGM rates are still high
Nigeria has made strides in the reduction of FGM, but it remains widespread, with a significant percentage performed by healthcare professionals, despite overwhelming medical evidence and legal measures against it. In this report, Emiene Erameh
Sex for Fish – Providing Safe Spaces for Survivors
Did you know that over 600 million people in the world rely on fishing to earn a living? These men and women feed over 3.3 billion people, nearly half the world’s population, every year.
Empowering Voices and Stories: My AWJP Fellowship Journey
Gillian Natume Data speaks louder than words,” they say, and I couldn’t agree moreWhen I received the AWJP Fellowship, I was absolutely thrilled. It marked my first foray into the world of fellowships, and I
Curriculum Developer
Curriculum Developer and Trainer – Online E-learning Journalism Course About the Project:The Reporting Fellowship for Women Journalists in Francophone Africa aims to address skills gaps by providing training, mentorship, and story grants. Short-term goals include
Podcast SUTURA Ep 1: Mécanismes de protections des survivantes de violences
Podcast SUTURA Ep 1: Mécanismes de protections des survivantes de violences
Maimed By Religion and The Law; Her Untold Story
Maimed By Religion and The Law; Her Untold Story