Unlocking the Potential of Nigerian Youths: Agenda for Action for Adolescents
Reports from the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly reveal that we are behind in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. But just how far off track are we?
The 2019 population projection from the United…
Promoting Peace Through Advocating for Girls’ Education
By Modupe Koledoye, Mercy Abalaku, Idoko Philip.
Education plays a pivotal role in shaping societies and influencing the trajectories of our future. It is a human right, a public good and a collective responsibility. Despite many global declarations,…
POWERING CHANGE: YOUNG GIRLS LEADING IN ADVOCATING FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE
The climate crisis is one of the most urgent issues facing humanity today, and everyone is affected by it in one way. The impacts are global in scope and unprecedented in scale, from shifting weather patterns that threaten food production to…
Strengthening parent-child connections through words and actions
At 13, Cheta had her first period, and alarmed, she approached her mother. Her mother sat her down to talk about the changes she was going through. She explained the significance of menstruation and also talked about boys and sexual desires.…
Civil Society Statement On The Declaration By The Minister Of Education on Family Life and HIV Education (FLHE)
“In the aftermath of the 66th ministerial session of the National Council on Education held on November 3rd 2022, we have received with great disappointment the news of the directive by the Honourable Minister for Education, Hon…
Online Gender-Based Violence: Promoting Digital Rights For Women in Nigeria
Gender-based violence (GBV) in its various manifestations remains one of the most pervasive issues faced by Africa's most populous nation. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, instances of GBV against women, who make up over 50% of the…