The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has affirmed its commitment to advancing the rights of women across Nigeria based on the principles enshrined in the Maputo Protocol.
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The UNWomen on Saturday urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure 50 per cent female representation in his forthcoming appointments for ministers, heads of agencies and parastatals.
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Bauchi State has urged Gov. Bala Mohammed to ensure the implementation of 35 percent affirmation action to bring on board a greater number of women in the process of governance.
ASHENEWS reports that the First Lady of Kebbi State, Zainab Nasare Idris says she will focus on promoting girl-child education in the state.
The Federal Government on Friday highlighted the need to ensure promotion and protection of children’s rights in the digital space to avoid negative threats.
A report by the UN Development Programme, “Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI)” has revealed that 25% people in 80 countries think that the husband beating his wife is justifiable.
The National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), on Wednesday, tasked the 10th Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on inclusion of women in governance.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for policies that would bridge the economic inequality gap to address the increasing rate of child labour across the globe.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has charged governments to step up the fight against child labour, by supporting greater social justice.
A coalition of women groups, 100 Women Lobby Group has urged President Bola Tinubu to re-present five gender bills rejected by the 9th Assembly to the 10th Assembly for consideration.