Category: Data
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Global Fertility Rates Decline With Education and Contraceptive Access: Insights From Nigeria
IHME predicts global fertility decline due to education and contraception. Nigerian survey highlights rural-urban disparities in fertility and education’s impact. Solution: education, healthcare, and societal change for informed family planning.
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In April 2024, How Many Women Were Abused?
Based on our findings this month, we uncovered a staggering total of 132 cases of femicide in 18 countries. The United States took the lead with 70 cases followed by India with 25.
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Are Nigerian Children Safe and Protected Online?
Data from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) showed that 5.3% Nigerian women aged 18-29 years old reported that they experienced sexual violence as children.
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The Continuous Violence Against Women, Girls and Children in Gaza
Since October 2023, the relentless violence in Gaza has disproportionately affected the most vulnerable members of society – women and children, and has triggered a humanitarian crisis of immense scale.
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Promoting Safe Menstrual Hygiene Among Women and Girls
When women and girls can safely manage their monthly menstrual cycle in privacy and with dignity, it leads to better improvement of their health and psychosocial well-being.
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In March 2024, How Many Women Were Abused?
Based on our findings this month, we found a staggering total of 175 cases of femicide in 22 countries.
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How Do We Enhance Access to Safe Abortions in Nigeria?
Abortion is a grey area in the law in Nigeria. While the legislation allows for pregnancy abortion solely to save the woman’s life or, in Lagos state, to preserve physical health, the reality is significantly more nuanced.
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Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo Threatens Regional Stability
Human rights experts warn that the already unstable security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening, as violent bloodshed between Congolese and foreign troops competing for control of the region escalates.
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In February 2024, How Many Women Were Abused?
The numbers in no way represent the total reported cases of femicides or cases of femicide worldwide but serve as a representation of the grim realities women face and also constantly create awareness on the issues of femicide.
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In February 2024, How Many Women Were Abused?
The numbers in no way represent the total reported cases of femicides or cases of femicide worldwide but serve as a representation of the grim realities women face and also constantly create awareness on the issues of femicide.