By Aisha Gambo The Women Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE), an NGO, has urged the government and key stakeholders to eliminate inequality and promote gender rights and equal opportunities for women and girls. The founder and Executive Director of WISE, Olanike Olugboji-Daramola, made this appeal on Saturday as part ofContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Court Women’s Forum has called on West African women to always seek redress at the ECOWAS Court of Justice for gender-based violence and discrimination. The forum’s President, Mrs Frances Ibanga, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Blessing Ibegbu The Disney Nwanne Foundation (DNF) on Saturday urged Nigerians to actively speak out against any infringement on patients’ rights. The call was made by Mr Martins Nwanne, the founder and convener of the foundation, at its 5th Annual Celebration, which took place at the Esu Karu PalaceContinue Reading
By Ahmed Musa Dr Susan Ake, the Managing Director of Lifesquare Leadership Initiative (LLI), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has called for increased awareness on rights and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). She made the call while fielding questions from journalists during distribution of food items organised by LLI, in collaborationContinue Reading
By Ahmed Musa President Bola Tinubu has urged stakeholders to advocate for and amplify the voices of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to achieve disability inclusion and promote their welfare and rights. Tinubu made this call at a National Dialogue commemorating the 2024 International Day for Persons with Disabilities in Abuja.Continue Reading
