WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 Singapore swears in first female president amid criticism Singapore has announced its first female president, who is also the first head of state to come from the county’s Malay community in almost five decades. Yet celebrations of the significant milestone were mired by accusations that the selection process was undemocratic. Halimah Yacob, […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 08, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 08, 2017 Damaging effects of unreported gender-based violence It should also be noted, the alarming rate at which sexual assault is experienced by adolescences. In a five-year study on sexual violence cases in Lagos, adolescents (ages 10–19 years) accounted for the majority (44.6%) of the cases; followed by children less than […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 More equality for a stronger economy Achieving gender equality is not merely a moral and social imperative for Côte d’Ivoire, but also an economic one. Were the country to successfully reduce current levels of discrimination against women in the labour market to bring it in line with the African […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 25, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 25, 2017 Lagos @ 50: Women Group Organise Gender Dialogue A Non-Governmental Organisation, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), has called on policy makers in Nigeria to reassess the level and effectiveness of her gender equality commitments in different sectors such as education, health, governance and employment in order to […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 18, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 18, 2017 History as Kenya set to have first women elected governors, senators Six women were on the verge of making political history in Kenya on Wednesday after they were elected to key seats that evaded female politicians in the last elections. Outgoing National Assembly Deputy Speaker and Bomet MP Joyce […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 11, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 11, 2017 Tunisia passes historic law to end violence against women and girls Tunisia made historic strides by passing its first national law to combat violence against women on 26 July, 2017. The long-awaited legislation, which passed with 146 votes out of 217 and zero abstentions, takes a comprehensive approach by […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER August 4, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER August 4, 2017 Women face uphill task as they fight for their space in political arena Though, Kenya having a strong and enabling legal framework to support gender equality and give women equal opportunities, they still lag behind on all political fronts. Read more Women group to federal lawmakers: We won’t vote for […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 28, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 28, 2017 In Kenya women gear up for County elections Abdia Gole, 33, is a recent graduate of Business Management from one of the leading universities in Kenya, and a candidate for the upcoming County Assembly elections for Gorbo Ward, Marsabit County, in Northern Kenya. “I am going door to door, campaigning […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 21, 2017
Amazons In Lagos Grassroots Election Before now, many believe vying for political office is all about the men while women are expected to sit back and cheer the men folk. Women seem to have taken the bull by the horn, as many are now interested in contesting for political seats. Though there are enormous challenges […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 14, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 14, 2017 Gender equality is a precondition for all other global goals to be met Gender equality and women’s empowerment are integral to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This thematic spotlight is part of a series showcasing where women and girls stand against select SDG targets and were produced in support of the High-level Political Forum […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 7, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 7, 2017 14-year-old Nigerian filmmaker, Zuriel Oduwole honored by UNESCO Zuriel Oduwole, the 14-year-old Nigerian filmmaker, and advocate, who has received much fame on the international scene recently, was a guest of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at a conference on gender equality in France. Read more […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 3, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 3, 2017 Planning and budgeting for empowerment and equality Public plans and budgets are an expression of national priorities. When they take gender into account, they can be designed to end discrimination. Read more All-Girls Teen Engineering Team Creates A Solar-Powered Tent For Homeless People An all-girls science club from San […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER JUNE 23, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER JUNE 23, 2017 Today is Int’l #WidowsDay! There are 285million widows worldwide.They have the right to independent life after loss. Statement: Widows’ rights to independent life and livelihood after loss UN Women statement for International Widows’ Day, 23 June Read more World Widows Day: Gov. Umahi Vows To Protect Ebonyi Widows Against All […]
Profile of MRS. Aramide Giwanson, Special Adviser To The Governor On Housing
Hon. (Mrs) Giwanson Mudirat Aramide is an ardent team player with a knack for organizational coordination and motivation, especially towards the advancement of the overall corporate goal. This explains her steady progression to the very pinnacle of the corporate ladder over a 30-year period culminating in her appointment, on October, 19th 2015 as Special Adviser to the […]
Profile of Hon. (Mrs.) Adebimpe Akinsola
HON. (MRS.) ADEBIMPE AKINSOLA J.PIL was born on 6th October, 1961 in Igbogbo Area of Ikorodu, Lagos. She started her educational pursuit at U.A.M.C (eleja) Primary school, Igbogbo from 1970 to 1975. Her passion for impacting positive values in people geared her towards teaching and in 1981, she graduated as a Grade II Teacher from Government Teachers’ […]
Profile of MRS. Aramide Giwanson, Special Adviser To The Governor On Housing
Hon. (Mrs) Giwanson Mudirat Aramide is an ardent team player with a knack for organizational coordination and motivation, especially towards the advancement of the overall corporate goal. This explains her steady progression to the very pinnacle of the corporate ladder over a 30-year period culminating in her appointment, on October, 19th 2015 as Special Adviser to the […]
Profile of Bola Kuforiji Olubi
Bola Kuforiji Olubi was born in September 28, 1936. A Nigerian noblewoman, banker and federal minister of commerce. She graduated from the University of London in 1963 with B. Sc honours in Economics. She was a fellow of Institute of Charted Accountants, England and Wales 1977, ICANNigeria 1976, British Chartered institutes of company Secretaries (ACIS 1964). Nigerian Institute of management (FMIN) 1985 and the British Institute […]
Profile Sola David-Borha CEO STANBIC IBTC HOLDINGS PLC
is described as a woman with a strong personality and a high IQ. Apart from being declared as one of the highest paid CEOs in Nigeria, she also serves as an associate pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David parish. She holds a B.Sc Economics degree from the University of Ibadan […]
Profile of Bola Adesola, MD/CEO Standard Chartered
Bola Adesola joined Standard Chartered as the MD/CEO in 2011 and in 2013. She was chosen as the winner of the “Outstanding Woman in Business” category at the Africa Business Awards 2013. This year, Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations Secretary-General announced her appointment as a member of the board of the United Nations Global Compact. […]
Profile of Josephine Obiajulu Okei-Odumakin
Dr. Josephine Joe Obiajulu Okei-Odumakin was born in Zaria on July 4, 1966. She obtained most of her formal education in Ilorin. She holds a Bachelor of Education [English], Master of education [Guidance & Counseling], Ph.D. [History and Policy of Education]. Rather than tow the path of a comfortable career in academics or administration, Dr. […]