Life in the slums is undeniably harsh but particularly unforgiving for young girls. Confronted with extreme poverty and constant danger, many street-dwelling girls become targets of gender-based violence. …
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Oluyemi Orija, the lawyer who plans to declutter Nigeria jails in 2025.
One day, while stuck in Lagos traffic, I witnessed a heart-wrenching scene that left an indelible mark. A police truck with prisoners stopped nearby, presumably transporting them between …
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Enifome Ogbimi empowers Nigeria female domestic violence survivors.
Every year, an estimated 736 million women—nearly one in three—globally experience physical or sexual violence, according to the World Health Organization. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the prevalence is even …
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Sindy Zemura’s odyssey of multidimensional pan-African impact.
Dr. Sindy Zemura has dedicated her career to addressing the most pressing challenges faced by vulnerable women, children, and youth in Africa. Through the Southern Africa Embrace (SAE) …
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Adesuwa Imasekha is safeguarding Nigerian women’s rights vis advocacy.
Adesuwa Tope Imasekha, founder of Women Impacting Nigeria (WIN), is a leading voice in addressing gender-based disparities, promoting financial independence, and advocating for a society where women and …
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Nigeria’s education system faces several challenges, including inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, and a lack of trained educators, especially in underserved rural areas. According to reports, over …
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WENA: Aisha Babangida empowers Nigeria’s women-led enterprises.
Women in Nigeria face numerous challenges when venturing into entrepreneurship. According to statistics, women constitute 41% of Nigeria’s micro-business owners. Yet, they face disproportionate barriers like limited access …
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Catherine Edeh leads Nigeria’s disability rights advocacy.
Catherine Edeh made history as Nigeria’s first deaf female lawyer, graduating from the University of Ilorin and Law School in Abuja. The challenges she faced growing up, including …
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Ashley Lori champions menstrual hygiene with Pad-Up Africa.
Ashley Lori, a dedicated advocate for proper menstrual health, aims to empower women and girls across Africa. Through her nonprofit organisation, Pad-Up Africa, she addresses the issue of …
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Favour Abatang is giving hope to teenage mothers in Nigeria.
“I was shocked when I spent a month in my community for holidays, and I saw pregnant children and teenage moms walking on the streets. One was 12 …