Archives Tag: Gender equality
Gender Equality and How Investing in Women Boosts Economies
April 19, 2022
The 2024 International Women’s Day theme, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” calls for a crucial shift in perspective. It’s not just about achieving social justice (although undeniably important). Gender equality is, in fact, an economic imperative. Investing in women’s education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and leadership development, we unlock a vast reservoir of talent and … Continue reading Gender Equality and How Investing in Women Boosts Economies
International Women’s Day
April 19, 2022
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8th annually to recognize the socio-economic, and political achievements of women worldwide. The day also serves as a call to action for gender equality and women’s rights. It’s a time to celebrate the progress made by women and to highlight the ongoing struggles they face. This … Continue reading International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day 2022: Pushing For Greater Gender Equality
April 19, 2022
Each year, the world marks a day in honour of women. March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day, as it has been since 1977 when the United Nations declared it as a day to recognize women across the world and their contributions towards making their communities and countries better. Read more about Women The … Continue reading International Women’s Day 2022: Pushing For Greater Gender Equality
March 8th: International Women’s Day
April 19, 2022
“We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored.” – Sheryl Sandberg Data from Statistic Times estimate that the population of women globally stands at 3.905 billion, a figure that represents 49.58% of the … Continue reading March 8th: International Women’s Day
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ThrowBack Thursday: Nana Asma’u – The 19th Century Scholar Who Became A Forerunner of Gender Equality
April 19, 2022
Nana Asma’u bint Shehu Usman dan Fodio, the daughter of the famous Jihadist and founder of the Sokoto caliphate – Usman Dan Fodio – was born in Sokoto in 1793. She was a princess, a poet, teacher, and also a proponent of modern feminism in Africa and gender equality who led by example. Nana Asma’u … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Nana Asma’u – The 19th Century Scholar Who Became A Forerunner of Gender Equality
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International Women’s Day
April 19, 2022
The 8th day of March has been set aside globally as the International Women’s Day; a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political; a day set aside … Continue reading International Women’s Day
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International Women’s Day: A Call to Press for Progress
April 19, 2022
Today is International Women’s Day, a day where women across the world gather with one voice to celebrate womanhood. Celebrated on the 8th of March, the theme for this year is #PressForProgress. Women and Development Women are called to change the status of fellow women, with several campaigns calling for recognition of the extraordinary role … Continue reading International Women’s Day: A Call to Press for Progress
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Who Runs the Kitchen? Girls!
April 19, 2022
Beyonce was very right about who runs the world. Whoever runs food and whoever runs food runs the world, for how could we be alive in the world without eating? Food is synonymous with life. The woman is positioned at the hearth, the place of warmth and the centre of care and nurture with all … Continue reading Who Runs the Kitchen? Girls!
By nnenna
International Women’s Day 2016
April 19, 2022
Every 8th of March women are officially celebrated worldwide, focusing on their achievements throughout history with respect to achievement in core areas like economy, society and politics. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is “Pledge for Parity”, according to the International Women’s Day website, and “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for … Continue reading International Women’s Day 2016
By nnenna
The Conversation: The Truth About Patriarchy
April 19, 2022
A few weeks ago, I attended The Conversation, an event hosted by writer and publicist, Joy Isi Bewaji. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the way forward for gender equality in Nigeria; is our society really ready? And the answer was no, thanks to the hold that patriarchy still has. What is patriarchy? … Continue reading The Conversation: The Truth About Patriarchy
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Joy Isi Bewaji, Temidayo Ahanmisi and Others Speak out Against Gender Inequality
April 19, 2022
A group of young women and men concerned about the failings of the Nigerian society gathered on the 3rd of May, 2015 at the Colonades Hotel, Ikoyi to address the issue of gender inequality in our communities. This conversation was organized by Joy Isi Bewaji to educate a society where patriarchy has been enthroned and … Continue reading Joy Isi Bewaji, Temidayo Ahanmisi and Others Speak out Against Gender Inequality
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