By Glory Odey And Kate Itam Journalist and Human Rights activist, Citizen Agba Jalingo has received an award for recognition of outstanding commitment to the holistic development of the Nigerian child. Awarded by Sweetest Kiddies Empire, an organization at the front foot of nurturing young minds in spelling and overall child development in the area
By Mercy Ibor And Glory Odey The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) and other Stakeholders have brainstormed on the development of Regulations for Alternative Care program in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. The event organized by the Center for Citizen’s Rights and Office of the Public Defender with support from UNICEF, focused was
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.