Mobilizing Support to Eliminate Gender Based Violence
Written by: Bernard Otu Assim-ita
Nearly 1 in 3, or 30%, of women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner, non-partner sexual violence, or both. In April 2024, Aisha (not her real name), a 19-year-old,…
The Climate Crisis in Nigeria: Climate Justice and Women’s Rights
Lead Writers: Douglas Stephanie and Hassana Suleiman (AACJ Advocates)
Nigeria's population is projected to reach 60% urbanisation by 2030, escalating environmental challenges and already, flooding and climate-induced rise in sea levels has…
From Crisis to Solutions: Contributions from Nigeria's 2024 HIV Prevention Conference
Lead Writers: Amaechi Peace Chiamaka and Bernard Otu Assim-ita
HIV remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, which ranks fourth globally in terms of HIV burden. According to 2019 estimates, approximately 1.8 million people…
Lead Writers: Esther Akaa and Esther Enna, Media Fellows of the African Activist for Climate Justice Project
In the face of mounting global crises, the imperative of gender equality has never been more urgent. Women's empowerment is a moral…
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,…