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William Henry Gates III is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is pioneer of the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s who became a billionaire in 1987—then the youngest…
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Studies have shown that peace agreements reached with the active participation of women have a better chance of being sustainable and effective than those without. Societies that put an emphasis…
Historically Harmful Traditions and Violence Against Women
For centuries, women’s bodies have been controlled, harmed, and even destroyed in the name of tradition, beauty, honor, and culture. Harmful practices that once seemed acceptable have left generations of…
Healing a World in Conflict: Role of Women in Peacebuilding
Studies have shown that peace agreements reached with the active participation of women have a better chance of being sustainable and effective than those without. Societies that put an emphasis…
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Anita Kaniz Mehdi Zaidi is a Pakistani physician. She is the President of the Gender Equality Division and Director of Vaccine Development, Global Health Surveillance, Diarrhea and Enteric Diseases at…
Chanja Datti @ 10
With its Hausa name meaning “transform dirt'' Chanja Datti has grown into one of Nigeria’s leading social enterprises in plastic the recycling space. Founded in 2015 by Olufunto Boroffice, in…
Sept 18th: Equal Pay for Equal Work Day
International pay gap day is celebrated every year on 18th September towards achieving equal pay for all women around the globe. In other not to be left behind, the sustainable…
Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week with Dr. Vera Chikezie-Oke
In commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week 2025, renowned intimacy coach and wellness advocate, Dr. Vera Chikezie-Oke, in partnership with NTA Channel 10, Lagos, hosted a special programme dedicated to honouring…
SheCode Africa Empowers 200 Women
Over 200 Ibadan women benefitted from a digital literacy programme organised by SheCode Africa, a non-governmental organisation focused on empowering women and girls with technology skills. The two-week training, held…
Lagos in the grips of rising Femicide
Lagos is witnessing a disturbing surge in femicide cases, sparking deep concern among rights advocates, security experts, and legal practitioners who warn that unchecked gender-based killings pose a serious threat…
Birth control to pain control: Nigerian Women Turn to Contraceptives for Relief
Every month, Bolanle Oyebamji endured waves of pain radiating from her lower back, through her legs, and across her pelvis. For the recent graduate of Ekiti State University, menstruation was…
Sheroes Rising Launches Visibility Series for Women Leaders
Despite being half the world’s population, women appear in only 26% of all news subjects and sources across broadcast, radio, and print. UN Women In a bold step to amplify…
Women in Pakistan Politics: A story of Resistance & Representation
The history of women in Pakistan politics is a powerful story of resilience, courage, and persistence. From the days of independence to today’s Aurat March, women in Pakistan have continuously…
My WHY
My decision to join social and behavioural change communication is rooted in my passion, which is linked to my childhood experiences in northeast Nigeria. Growing up in my community, I experienced many physical,…
International Day of Democracy: Rights, Realities, and the Road Ahead for Nigeria
On September 15 each year is the International Day of Democracy. It is used as a day to reflect on one of humanity’s most powerful aspirations: the right of people…
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UN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights…
Nigerian Physicist Francisca Okeke Immortalized via Asteroid Naming
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named Asteroid 149831 'Okeke' after renowned Nigerian physicist Professor Francisca Nneka Okeke, honoring her groundbreaking contributions to atmospheric physics and her trailblazing role in…
ABUJA: Woman Murdered After Accepting a Lift
A woman was given a lift by unidentified persons and subsequently killed in Abuja Ngeria. The woman's corpse, who was identified as belonging to Dorcas Yohanna from Askira UBA Borno…
Kenyan Femicide: Family of Naomi Wangari Demands Justice
Naivasha woman Naomi Wangari has been found dead at Nairobi City Mortuary. Family seeks justice, boyfriend missing, and DCI criticised for sluggish investigations. A family in Naivasha, Nakuru County, is…
Gates Foundation Donates $2.5 Billion Donated to Women Health Research
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a historic $2.5 billion investment in women’s health research and development (R&D), to be rolled out between now and 2030. The initiative targets…
