Author: Vanessa Onyema
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How Nigerian Women Save: Insights from Piggyvest’s 2023 Savings Report
About 53.64% of women from ages 15 and above were reported to have been able to save some money, 12.62 % saved at a financial institution, 1.58% saved using a mobile money account and 26.04 % used a savings club.
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Exploring Women’s Political Empowerment and the Electoral Democracy Index
The role of civil liberties and women’s liberalization needs to be given more attention in democracy promotion efforts, as new research suggests that a nation must first ensure gender-equal civil rights before transitioning to democracy.
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Fighting Against Breast Cancer: Insights, Challenges, and Inspiring Progress
In 1992, the pink ribbon was originally used in the campaign, now the month is “Pink October” as people worldwide wear pink and a pink ribbon to spread awareness on routine screening for early detection of breast cancer.
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Fighting Against Breast Cancer: Insights, Challenges, and Inspiring Progress
In 1992, the pink ribbon was originally used in the campaign, now the month is “Pink October” as people worldwide wear pink and a pink ribbon to spread awareness on routine screening for early detection of breast cancer.
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How Many Women Were Abused in September?
Between September 1st and September 30th, a staggering total of 127 cases of gender-based violence were reported worldwide.
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At The Helm: Nigeria’s Female Ministers
The Goodluck Jonathan administration in 2011 had the highest number with a total of 13 women out of 41 appointed ministers and the Olusegun Obasanjo administration in 2003 had just 5 women out of 33 appointed ministers.
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UN General Assembly Concludes with Urgent Call to Accelerate Progress on Gender Equality
Women and girls may significantly increase the peace, stability, and security of the world through the improvement of their health, welfare, education, safety, legal rights, political involvement, and leadership.
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UN General Assembly Concludes with Urgent Call to Accelerate Progress on Gender Equality
Women and girls may significantly increase the peace, stability, and security of the world through the improvement of their health, welfare, education, safety, legal rights, political involvement, and leadership.
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#ZimbabweDecides: The Battle for Women’s Political Representation
Female candidates plummeted from 4 in 2018 to 0 in 2023. Only 68 women competed for 633 seats, leading to 23 female MPs.
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From Outrage To Action: Disturbing Numbers In August
UN Women estimates that 736 million women—nearly one-third of all women aged 15 and older—have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both at some point in their lives.