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The Unintentional Mistake: How Parents Unknowingly Promote Gender Inequality in Nigeria

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with a population of 190 million people. 49% of this population are women, as revealed from the last population census in 2006. However, despite women being the highest population, the culture of patriarchy and male chauvinism is the social norm. In 2020, Nigeria ranked 128th out of […]

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Career as a Humanitarian: Conversation with Victory S. Daniel

1. Tell us about your work as a humanitarian. How did you get to the humanitarian field? Being a humanitarian worker was never my dream, even though I had an idea about the humanitarian field while growing up because my father was the country representative for one of the faith-based international medical non-governmental organizations in

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Women in Politics

Women are known to be dynamic leaders who inspire and motivate others to participate in civic and social issues. Their participation in democratic governance is also a fundamental component of their ability to make a difference. However, despite their various achievements, women still have a long way to go in attaining equal representation in power

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The burden of unpaid care work

According to OFXAM household surveys, women spend an average of five hours daily on primary care compared to about one hour a day reported by men. The notion that women are responsible for these tasks has been perennial due to gender stereotypes and norms deeply rooted in society. This article highlights the inequalities that are

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence – Toolkit

The 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to end violence against women and to advocate for the promotion and protection of women’s rights. The campaign runs annually from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights). Gender Ink theme for

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Informal Caregivers in Society

In a cold minor procedure room in an ophthalmologist’s office, we are discussing service as the most satisfying line of work. Of course, it is a matter of opinion and open to contrary views, but Dr A shares a little about what he does on his “vacations”. Dr A, because he gets an A-plus for

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Menstrual Health

Menstruation is a natural bodily process of releasing blood and associated matter from the uterus through the vagina as part of the menstrual cycle. Menstrual Health and Hygiene encompass both menstrual hygiene management and the broader systemic factors that link menstruation with health, well-being, gender equality, education, equity, empowerment and rights. UNESCO, (2019) have summarized

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Effects of COVID 19 on Women and Coping Mechanisms

The economic and social disruption, life loss rates caused by COVID-19 globally have been quite devastating. The lives of women and girls have drastically changed in the face of COVID-19. This article highlights some of the effects of COVID-19 on women and girls and various coping mechanisms and curbing these effects. Women\’s economic well-being has

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Journalism and the Second Sex

In March 2020, as COVID-19 spread around the world and political leaders began to realise that an immediate response to the pandemic would involve personal sacrifices and public action, politicians and their directors of public health policies took to stadiums, lecterns, and cameras to speak about the need to stay home, close schools and nurseries,

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The aftermath of speaking out is the beginning of healing: Conversation with Hildah Lumati

Today’s conversation is with Hildah Lumati. A 25-year-old lady who is passionate about telling authentic stories. A Graduate from Africa Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Mass Communication (Broadcast) and currently the Founder and C.E.O of UNFOLD WITH SPE. What is UNFOLD? UNFOLD is a platform that allows people to come on board and share

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