WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, MONDAY 29TH MARCH 2021
The Women Advocate Research and Documentation Centre, WARDC, in collaboration with the European Union, EU, and the United Nations Spotlight Initiative, recently held a one-day training for CSOs and marginalised groups on coordination mechanisms and social accountability in Lagos. Speaking at the event, Founding Director, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Center, WARDC, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi,
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, MONDAY 1ST MARCH 2021
WARDC organised Stakeholders Consultative Forum on Strengthening Systems on Zero Tolerance to SGBV wIth Unions, Teaching and Non-teaching Staff of Modibbo Adama University Yola
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 06, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 06, 2017 Women are more educated than men, but gender inequality persists, says new study Women in developed countries have surpassed men in level of education. Other gender equality measures, however, including equal pay and women in leadership roles, still lag. Read more Women farmers, youths seek access to credit, land […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 WARDC urges NBA to develop interest in women’s rights Worried by high rates of maternal mortality in some parts of Nigeria, Women Advocates and Research Documentation Centre (WARDC) has urged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and its members to develop an interest in women’s human rights and maternal health […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 The Results Are In: Women Are Great For Business, But Still Getting Pushed Out In the past several years, research has shown that the increase of women in leadership is helping businesses to thrive in unprecedented ways. The data also suggest that, in many areas, employers and their industries […]
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 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 […]