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Solutions
Schoolgirls In Northeast Nigeria May No Longer Struggle To Write JAMB
A girl in a pink hijab focuses intently on her assigned computer. Her name is Nusaiba Sunusi, an SS1 student…
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Humanitarian Crises
Conflict And Climate Shocks Exacerbating Cholera Outbreaks In Horn Of Africa – MSF
The Cholera outbreak in Eastern Africa may become even more devastating in the coming months, international humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans…
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Gender & SGBV
The Walk To Justice Is Extra Bumpy For Rape Victims
There is as much pain as there is rage and exasperation in Grace’s voice. Months have passed since Cynthia, her…
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Gender & SGBV
Why It Is Important To ‘Center’ The Rights And Priorities Of Women During Humanitarian Response
In commemoration of World Refugee Day celebrated on Tuesday, June 20, the Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Bahous said…
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Armed Violence
A Rape Case Exposes The State Of Women’s Rights In Senegal
In Senegal, a rape case brought by a young woman against a prominent politician has laid bare the state of…
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Human Rights
CJID Proffers Legislative Measure To Protect Journalists In Nigeria
A recently drafted legislative bill will aid in ensuring the safety of journalists in Nigeria, the Centre for Journalism Innovation…
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Gender & SGBV
REPORT CARD: How Did Buhari’s Administration Do On Women’s and Gender Issues?
Like every politician seeking to get into power, Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari made numerous promises to Nigerians before the 2015 general…
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Humanitarian Crises
Children As Young As 3 Sexually Exploited In DR Congo, Say UNICEF
Urgent action is required to address a “horrifying” increase in the rate of sexual violence against women and girls in…
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Gender & SGBV
‘Firewood Rape’ Too Widespread In Rural Africa
All over wartorn parts of Africa, displaced women are often exposed to many kinds of sexual violence. But a particularly…
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