Fundamental Human Rights are basic freedoms that every human being deserves to have. These include the right to life, education, freedom of speech, and protection from abuse. In Nigeria, while such rights are in the Constitution, many continue to suffer violations. Some are denied education, while others suffer violence or other forms of unfair treatment. … Read more
According to UNICEF, 37 million Nigerian women and girls experience period poverty. Such a problem has been exacerbated with the increasing costs of sanitary products. Many girls either fail to attend school, get infected, or revert to unsafe alternatives such as rags and newspapers. In certain communities, the period stigma has caused even a reluctance … Read more
Although there are opportunities in Nigeria, women entrepreneurs face several challenges. Although ownership of SMEs is said to be 40 percent for women, the funds actually utilized are less than 20 percent. To many, capital, training in business techniques, and entry to the markets have become almost unreachable. Despite these many challenges, however, women in … Read more
