Experts, Gender Advocates Join Fight Against Online Violence on Female Politicians
Experts and campaigners for gender equality in Nigeria have outlined strategies for reducing online abuse of women in politics. Data gathered in 2016 by the Inter-Parliamentary Union from 55 female lawmakers in 39 countries showed that 81.8% of the respondents had experienced psychological abuse, which included death threats, rape, beatings, or kidnapping. Social media is the most common platform where psychological violence against women in politics is perpetrated, according to the data.
Nigeria: Amusan, Brume, Others Set to Compete for World Athletic Championship
The top five female athletes in Nigeria have qualified to compete at the 19th edition of the World Athletics Championships next year in August…
Citi Kenya, NGO Launch U.S.$25,000 to Support Women Economic Empowerment
Citi Kenya and the regional non-profit organization Clean Start Solutions have announced the launch of a partnership through a USD 25,000 grant from Citi…
Seychelles Joins the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign
Seychelles joined the rest of the world to start the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign from November 25 to December 10.
Lydia Ko Wins Big at CME Group Tour Championship
The New Zealand professional golfer Lydia Ko has claimed the richest prize in women’s golf at $2 million with a victory that allowed her…
Anya Schnoor Becomes Chairperson of Scotia Group
Anya Schnoor has bagged the position of chairperson in the Board of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJL). Schnoor is currently the Executive Vice President…
First Lady, Dr Auxillia Appointed as Cotton Development Trust Patron
First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa has been officially announced as patron of Zimbabwe Women in Cotton Development Trust (ZWCDT), a move aimed at boosting…
Meganne Christian Becomes Australian First Astronaut
University of New South Wales alumna, Dr Meganne Christian has become Australia’s first female astronaut, selected as part of the European Space Agency’s 2022…
NSW Government Invests $426 million to Support Women and Children
New Sea Wales Treasurer Matt Kean said more than $426 million is being invested in the NSW Government’s Core and Cluster program to deliver…
Lesuuda Campaigns for Increased Societal Collaboration to Minimize Teen Pregnancies
Naisula Lesuuda, Samburu West legislator, has called for greater societal collaboration to reduce the country’s pervasiveness of teen pregnancies.
UN Ambassador, Dukureh Continues to Campaign Against FGM, Says “Government Should be Hold Accountable”
The UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for Africa on female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, Jaha Dukureh, has continued to fight against the practices…
Ghanaian NGO, Camfed Pledges to Support 5 Million Girls in Education
The Head of Finance and Operations at CAMFED Ghana, Madam Fairuza Safian, has revealed that the organisation has developed a five-year new strategic plan…
