Archives Tag: Gender-Based Violence
International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women: What Does This Imply?
April 19, 2022
There are just so many activities that go on in and around the girl child’s body. Everyone is screaming “violence”, some, even “vawulence”. But on a more serious note, the female gender is arguably an endangered species. Read more about International Days From issues of sexual exploitation to psychological abuse, forced/child marriage and genital … Continue reading International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women: What Does This Imply?
CN Partners With AWIG To Commemorate The International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women
April 19, 2022
According to the United Nations (2021), nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In conflict-ridden areas and periods, the number increases to 2 in 3 women. The number has increased since the pandemic. Read more about International Days Violence against women is very prominent in Nigeria. As a matter of … Continue reading CN Partners With AWIG To Commemorate The International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women
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Gender Based Violence: What We Must Do
April 19, 2022
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is any violence directed against a person because of their gender. It is also any violence that affects a particular gender disproportionately. It is a phenomenon entrenched in gender inequality and the most notable human rights violation in all societies worldwide. Read more about International Women’s Day It infringes on people’s … Continue reading Gender Based Violence: What We Must Do
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How To Win The Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria still struggles to stamp out the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) within its borders. This is despite the well-known harmful effects that it has on girls and women. Almost 25% of females aged between 15 and 49 have undergone FGM. That’s about 20 million individuals—the highest number of any country in the … Continue reading How To Win The Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation In Nigeria
International Day Of Zero Tolerance For Female Genital Mutilation
April 19, 2022
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the practice of removing a part or all of a female’s reproductive organ for cultural and non-medical purposes. There are three ways people carry Female Genital Mutilation out Clitoridectomy, Sunna and Infibulation. Clitoridectomy is the partial or total removal of the clitoris. Sunna is the removal of the full Clitoris … Continue reading International Day Of Zero Tolerance For Female Genital Mutilation
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International Day Of The Girl Child
April 19, 2022
Globally, 1 in 4 girls that are between 15-19 years of age is neither employed, receiving education or training. This figure can only be compared to 1 in 10 boys of the same age. Projections suggest that by 2021, about 435 million women and girls will be surviving on less than $1.90 daily, while … Continue reading International Day Of The Girl Child
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International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women
April 19, 2022
The adverse psychological, sexual and reproductive health consequences of Violence Against Women Girl (VAWG) affect women at all stages of their life. For example, early-set educational disadvantages not only represent the primary obstacle to universal schooling and the right to education for girls. Down the line, they are also to be blamed for restricting access … Continue reading International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women
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