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 …
Social Justice
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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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Girls Power Initiative (GPI) advocates for Nigerian women’s rights.
Late Bene Madunagu and Grace Osakue are visionary activists committed to empowering girls and young women in Nigeria. Together, they co-founded the Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI), a feminist …
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Prayer Nwagboso bridges educatation gaps in Nigeria’s IDP camps.
“No child should ever be denied the chance to dream, simply because they lack resources.”- Prayer Chinaza Nwagboso, Founder of Naza Agape Foundation. Growing up in the northern …
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Toyin Ojora Saraki promotes Nigeria women and children healthcare.
Toyin Ojora Saraki has spent over two decades working to improve women’s and children’s healthcare across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. As the founder and president of The Wellbeing …
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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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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 …
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Theresa Kachindamoto fights child marriages in Malawi.
Chief Theresa Kachindamoto, Known as the “terminator of child marriages” in Dedza District in Malawi, has declared war against child marriages. She has and is still abolishing, cultural …
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Mercy Akuot advocates against child marriage in South Sudan.
In South Sudan, over half of all girls are wed before their 18th birthday, making child marriage a significant issue in the country. Factors such as poverty, traditional …
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How Lois Auta became a voice for Nigeria’s physically impaired.
Poliomyelitis (Polio) is a highly infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It is primarily spread through contaminated food and water. This debilitating disease enters the body through the …