Beyond The Battlefield: Women And Security BY BENNY ATSUA
Throughout Nigeria, historical narratives emphasize women's contributions to national security
Throughout Nigeria, historical narratives emphasize women's contributions to national security
Women own a disproportionately small amount of agricultural land compared to men. This limits their ability to make decisions about land use and reduces their economic security...
By Godwin Ajom With the Cross River State Local Government and the 2027 elections on sight, Gender and Development Action GADA has declared total support and interest in the passage of the Gender Equality and Opportunity (GEO) Bill. With the primary vision to ensure inclusivity, through women in leadership and a strong desire for inclusive
relevant agencies should inculcate gender-sensitive emergency response and disaster management practices to lessen the degree to which disasters and disaster response entrench existing gender inequality and further disempower women and girls.
Despite the increase in Nigeria’s economy and the high cost of accommodation, faced by all citizens, some house owners and their children in Cross River State, especially in Calabar have turned themselves into antagonists and weapons fashioned against their tenants. The displayed attitude of some house owners and those whose parents are house owners in
Various factors contribute to the underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics, including cultural stereotypes, economic disparities, and institutional biases. While legal frameworks theoretically grant women equal rights, practical obstacles impede their political aspirations, perpetuating a cycle of marginalization.
there are several initiatives promoting women's inclusive economic growth in Nigeria. However, the lack of implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and follow-up involving vulnerable women and women at the grassroots who should be beneficiaries is a challenge that needs to be addressed.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Her Voice Foundation, a non-profit making organization dedicated to empowering teenage mothers and at-risk girls has launched its “Girls to Women: Stronger, Bolder Project,” in Cross River State. The launch ceremony which took place over the weekend in Calabar, is a response to the pervasive challenges faced by teenage mothers and at-risk