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...
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.
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.
further advocates for establishing a dedicated gender affairs committee to drive policy reforms that empower women and accelerate national development
Unfortunately, this inequality isn't limited to the workplace; it begins in childhood, where boys are favored for leadership roles over equally qualified girls, setting a precedent for gender bias later in life.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin No fewer than three trucks said to be laden with palliatives have been escorted out of Calabar, the Cross River State capital by a combined team of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police Force. This comes amidst news report of Governor Bassey Otu visiting the warehouse of the State Emergency Management