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UN Women, UNDP inaugurate COVID-19 global gender response tracker

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Women (UN Women) have partnered to inaugurate a COVID-19 global gender response tracker. “The aim of...

Michael Simire - September 28, 2020

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SDGs: Group seeks women participation in governance

A group, Foundation for Gender Equality and Good Governance (GEGG), has advocated for active participation of women in governance to achieve the United Nations...

Michael Simire - August 21, 2020

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UNDP, EU want strong legislation to end rape, violence against women

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Union (EU) on Thursday, August 6, 2020 called for strong legislation to help end the rising...

Michael Simire - August 6, 2020

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Hamzat Lawal listed as Global Malala Fund Education Champion

Following his advocacy for policy and programmatic solutions in the education sector, Follow The Money Campaigner and CODE’s Chief Executive, Hamzat Lawal, has been...

Michael Simire - August 3, 2020

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How COVID-19 is affecting progress on gender equality

On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, the UN General Assembly held a virtual multi-stakeholder hearing titled, “Accelerating the Realisation of Gender Equality and the Empowerment...

Michael Simire - July 29, 2020

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World Bank approves $500m for girls’ secondary education in seven states

The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit for the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) towards improving secondary education opportunities...

Michael Simire - July 29, 2020

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In memory of Mariam Yunusa, experts examine women’s livelihoods in post-Covid cities

How can we push for a change of work lifestyle for women post Covid-19? With respect to location, how can we deal with gender-based violence...

Michael Simire - July 22, 2020

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UNDP official advocates more women in governance

Programme Analyst, Gender & Human Rights, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria, Mrs Onyinye Ndubuisi, has advocated for more women in governance structures to...

Michael Simire - July 11, 2020

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