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'Closing Gender gaps could unlock between 2-3% of Nigeria's GDP annually'. Dr. Abdul B. Kamara is the Director General/Country Director for the African Development Bank (AfDB) in the Nigeria Country…
'Closing Gender gaps could unlock between 2-3% of Nigeria's GDP annually'. Dr. Abdul B. Kamara is the Director General/Country Director for the African Development Bank (AfDB) in the Nigeria Country…
Ms. Beatrice Eyong, a Cameroonian national, is the UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria. She has over 35 years of professional working experience in promoting gender equality and Women’s Empowerment.…
Dr. Abdul B. Kamara is the Director General/Country Director for the African Development Bank (AfDB) in the Nigeria Country Department. He has over 20 years of experience in agricultural economics,…
Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has been serving as Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria since October 2024. She previously served as Minister of State for Police…
Lumbie Mlambo is a Zimbabwean impact Entrepreneur dedicated to improving access to clean water and empowering underserved women and girls in rural Zimbabwe. Through her organization, JB Dondolo Foundation, she…
Ibukun Omololu is a gender expert and consultant with broad experience in advancing women’s empowerment and financial inclusion. She leads impactful global initiatives, supports development programs, and promotes inclusive growth.…
True empowerment is never about competition or extraction. True empowerment is about care, regeneratio and coexistence.
Food systems should prioritize people and the planet over profit. For humanity's benefit, food systems should be controlled by only those who prioritize people and sustainability—often women, small farmers, and…
Society often depicts women as powerless, but they're powerful in many ways: - Resilience and adaptability: Women often lead households, communities, and movements. - Economic contributions: Unpaid and paid work…
Global climate change conversations continue to exclude women, whereas women are the real experts in climate change, especially in rural and indigenous communities. Women often remain on the frontlines of…
Women must save farm seeds, which is crucial for several reasons: - Food security: Preserves local crop varieties and ensures access to seeds for future planting. - Independence: Reduces reliance…
Investing in the care economy means putting resources into sectors like childcare, eldercare, healthcare, and support services that help people thrive: - Boosts workforce participation: When care services are reliable,…
Women's unpaid labor is the uncompensated work women do, like caregiving, household chores, and community work. This labor contributes massively to societies and economies but often goes unrecognized. In Nigeria…
Ms. Sima Sami Bahous became UN Women’s third Executive Director on 30 September 2021. A champion for women and girls, gender equality, and youth empowerment, as well as a keen…
Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo is a Beninese-French singer-songwriter, actress, and activist. Kidjo has won five Grammy Awards and is a 2023 Polar Music Prize laureate. She has released many albums,…
Dr Vandana Shiva is an Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, ecofeminist & anti-globalization author. Trained as a physicist, she has spent decades advocating for biodiversity, farmers’ rights, and…
Dr Vandana Shiva is an Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, ecofeminist & anti-globalization author. Trained as a physicist, she has spent decades advocating for biodiversity, farmers’ rights, and…