Archives Tag: Girl Child

International

April 19, 2022

  The International Day of the Girl Child celebrated annually on October 11th, is a United Nations initiative aimed at highlighting the needs and challenges that girls face globally while promoting their empowerment and human rights. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of investing in girls’ education, health, and well-being, as well as … Continue reading International Day of the Girl Child: Empowering Girls for a Brighter Future

By chidozie-ahaneku

International

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?

By chidiogo-akaelu

International

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

By ugo-chinedu

International

April 19, 2022

International days are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems and to celebrate and reinforce the achievements of humanity. The existence of international days predates the establishment of the United Nations, but the UN has embraced them as a powerful advocacy tool. One … Continue reading International Day of the Girl Child

By jeremiah

Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

A lot has bedevilled the Girl Child in Africa; one of such monsters is the issue of rape and sexual assaults made on women. Though there are a lot of campaigns that are on-going on the subject matter, there are just very few notable ones that are causing the effects of a rolling stone. One … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Itoro Eze-Anaba

By jeremiah

People

April 19, 2022

You might want to use the term ‘Hall of Fame’, ‘Roll- Call of the Greats’, ‘who’s who in…’ etc. Whatever categorization you might want to use, as far as women rights activism is concerned, you can comfortably add the name Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin to that list. A hero; for the girl-child, for Nigeria, for Africa, for … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin

By jeremiah

Awards

April 19, 2022

A 29-year-old Nigeria teacher has won the 2018 edition of the BBC Hausa Story Writing  Contest for Women. Safiyya Jibril‘s story “Ya Mace” translated ‘The Girl-Child’ emerged winner of the contest, ahead of “Sunanmu Daya” (Birds of a Feather) by Sakina Lawal and “Zaina” by Bilkisu Muhammad Abubakar The Winning Story In the story, Halima, … Continue reading ‘The Girl-Child’ Wins BBC Hausa Story Writing Contest

By akwaowowillie

Applications

April 19, 2022

ONE, a campaigning and advocacy organization, has called out for entries from anyone with ideas on which African Leaders can implement in to harness the power of girls and create a better future for everyone. The competition is open to anyone who has a big idea that would help to make girls count and such person would have … Continue reading Call For Entries: Share your Ideas and Join ONE at the AU Summit

By adepeju

Women

April 19, 2022

Unconscious biases toward women by men continue to question women’s competencies in the field of science and technology. Little wonder, news of Miss Sandra Musujusu, MSc student from the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja may perhaps have spread like wildfire.  According to Tribune, She may have discovered alternative cure to breast cancer. This … Continue reading Science and The African Girl Child

By adepeju

Health

April 19, 2022

Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day in Nigeria is the fourth Sunday in Lent. This year, it will fall on the 10th of March. The day, as in most parts of the world, will afford us time to honour and celebrate our mothers with gifts and praise. It will be one opportunity in the year to … Continue reading Mothering Sunday 2013: Saving Tomorrow’s Mothers

By nehijesu