Category: News & Current Affairs
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Nigerian Women Have Big Dreams – But They Need Funding(or Money)
Nigerian women have big dreams and are working hard to improve their lives and communities, but they need more than just good wishes to succeed. An extensive survey of 100,000 women aged 15-55 in Nigeria conducted by the Gates Foundation shows that these women are ambitious and driven, but they face many roadblocks that keep…
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Femicide In Nigeria – March 2025
As we continue to highlight the continuous incidence of femicide in Nigeria, the month of March witnessed yet another devastating toll of femicide in the country, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive action to address the root causes of gender-based violence. This report sheds light on the lives lost and the systemic failures perpetuating this…
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Delta Governor’s Adviser, Shimite Bello, Dies in Suspected Case of Intimate Partner Violence
Mrs. Shimite Bello Love (née Nwakalo), Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, has died under troubling circumstances that point to a possible case of femicide. Her husband, Pastor David Favour Love, has been arrested by the police on suspicion of poisoning her. Shimite reportedly passed away on Easter Sunday after…
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Gatefield Remains Committed to Advancing Health Equity Despite Funding Cuts
The suspension of US government funding has created significant challenges—especially for those who rely on HIV medication for treatment and prevention—exposing our heavy reliance on donor support. But this is not just a US issue. Other major donors, including the UK, France, and the Netherlands, have reduced or plan to reduce international funding. These cuts…
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Afghanistan’s Schools Reopen Without Girls as Taliban Education Ban Continues
On Saturday, UNICEF called on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift the ongoing ban on girls’ education, emphasizing the urgent need to secure the future of millions of girls who have been denied their right to education since the Taliban took control in 2021. The appeal comes as the new school year began in Afghanistan,…
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn in as Namibia’s First Female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially taken office as Namibia’s first female president, following her victory in last year’s election. Her win extends the governing party SWAPO’s 35-year rule in the country. The 72-year-old leader was sworn in on Friday during a ceremony attended by several African heads of state, including leaders from Angola, South Africa, and…
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Femicide In Nigeria – February 2025
The month of February is often regarded as the month of love but the continous incidence of femicide show that violence against women does not take a holiday. How can we reconcile this with the continued tragedy of gender-based violence as the reality of femicide continues to claim lives, a brutal counterpoint to what this…
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Grey Announces $9,500 Grant Initiative for Women-Led Businesses
Supporting innovation and inclusivity, the grant aims to fuel the growth of women-led startups. Y Combinator-backed fintech Grey has launched the second edition of its “UpGreyed Her” program, offering $9,500 in equity-free grants to women entrepreneurs, marking a 19% increase from last year’s funding pool. The initiative hopes to contribute to bridging the persistent funding…
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Document Women Stands With Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
We at Document Women are deeply concerned about the handling of the sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions. In addition to the case being dismissed for “procedural flaws”, the petitioner, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been suspended for six months without pay…
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The Burden Of Obstetric Fistula In Nigeria
An obstetric fistula (OF) is an “abnormal opening between a woman’s vagina and bladder and/or rectum through which urine (vesico-vaginal fistula) and/or faeces (recto-vaginal fistula) continually leak”. An obstetric fistula can also occur between the urethra and the vagina (urethrovaginal fistula), between the ureter and the vagina (ureterovaginal fistula) and rarely, between the bladder and…