Only 29% of Married Women Have Reproductive Health Autonomy in Nigeria

reproductive health

Reproductive health means having the freedom and power to make choices about your own body and health. This includes deciding when to have children, how to prevent pregnancy, and when to see a doctor. For women, reproductive health covers three main areas: choosing when to have sexual relations, picking birth control methods, and getting healthcare … Read more

What is Gender Based Violence? A Simple Guide

Gender based violence

Definition of Gender Based Violence Gender based violence is any harmful act done to a person because of their gender. The United Nations explains that gender based violence includes physical harm, sexual harm, or mental harm. This violence can happen in public places or in private homes. Gender based violence affects millions of women and … Read more

What is Maternal Care and Why Nigeria Needs Better Systems

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Maternal care means the healthcare services given to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after they give birth. Good maternal care helps keep mothers and babies safe and healthy. In Nigeria, experts say the country needs to do more to improve maternal care for all women. Understanding Nigeria’s Maternal Care Challenge Nigeria has one of the … Read more

Child Mortality Sees 850,000 Lost Annually

Child Mortality

Every year, Nigeria loses approximately 850,000 newborn and under-five children to causes that could have been prevented. This staggering number represents not just statistics on paper, but hundreds of thousands of families experiencing loss, communities losing their future generation, and a nation grappling with a public health emergency that demands immediate and sustained action. The … Read more

Maternal Mortality Down 17% in Nigeria Says Government

Maternal mortality refers to when a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth. This is a serious health problem that affects many countries worldwide. Understanding maternal mortality helps us protect mothers and babies. Nigeria’s Progress in Reducing Maternal Mortality The Nigerian federal government recently announced that deaths of women during childbirth have decreased by 17 percent … Read more

Gender Discrimination in African Varsities: Latest Research

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Gender discrimination means treating someone unfairly because of their gender. In African universities, this happens when women are treated worse than men. Women face many problems that make it hard for them to succeed in school and work. Understanding Gender Discrimination in Higher Education Gender discrimination in higher education occurs when women students, teachers, and … Read more

How FIDA Combats Gender-Based Violence in Anambra Nigeria

Gender based violence

FIDA stands for the International Federation of Women Lawyers. FIDA is a non-profit organization that helps women and children who face abuse and injustice. In Anambra State, Nigeria, FIDA provides free legal services to protect the rights of women, children, and poor people who cannot afford lawyers. How FIDA Helps Women Facing Gender-Based Violence FIDA … Read more

Rivers State Drops Bombshell on Sexual Offenders

Rivers State

Rivers State Government has made a strong promise to stop all forms of sexual and gender based violence. The government wants to protect women, girls, and people who need help from harm. Dr Benibo Anabraba is an important leader in Rivers State. He spoke about this promise on Wednesday in Port Harcourt. A group from … Read more

Proven SGBV Programs Destroyed by Budget Axe

SGBV

SGBV stands for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. This means any harmful act done to a person because of their gender. SGBV affects millions of women and girls around the world. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, and emotional harm. The Current SGBV Crisis A new report from UN Women shows that organizations fighting SGBV are … Read more

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