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Gender Inequalities, Violence Fuel Antimicrobial Resistance – Experts Warn
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Gender Inequalities, Violence Fuel Antimicrobial Resistance – Experts Warn

Experts have warned that gender inequality, stigma and gender-based violence are worsening the global crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), stressing that efforts to curb drug-resistant infections must address social and gender dynamics. The health experts also noted that beyond biological factors, gender inequalities and harmful social norms increase women’s vulnerability to infections and limit their access to timely treatment, further accelerating antimicrobial resistance. According to Soumya Swaminathan, former Deputy Director-General […]

todayMarch 13, 2026

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WIM Unveils Roadmap For Gender Equity In Mining Sector

Women in Mining Africa, WiM-Africa, has launched a five year roadmap for unprecedented continent-wide consultation and drafting process to accelerate gender equity and sustainability across Africa’s mining sector. This is contained in a statement signed by the Executive Director, WiM-Africa, Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji, in Abuja According to the statement the collaborative initiative has attracted active participation from over 36 countries, including representatives from Cameroon, Ethiopia, DRC, Malawi, Zambia, Kenya, Ghana, […]

todayJune 9, 2025

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UNDP Commends Nigeria’s Commitment To Healthcare, Gender Equality

The United Nations' Assistant Secretary General, Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, has commended Nigeria's government and the National Assembly for voting $200 million for healthcare in Nigeria. The commendation followed the withdrawal of funding assistance by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Speaking at a meeting in Lagos with a delegation of the House of Representatives led by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, Eziakonwa, who is also the African Regional […]

todayApril 13, 2025

Stakeholders Advocate Training Of MDA's On Gender Responsive Budgeting
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Stakeholders Advocate Training Of MDA’s On Gender Responsive Budgeting

Stakeholders at a five-day training on Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting have stressed the need for the Federal Government to build the capacity of MDA's to develop plans that are gender responsive. This training organized by Plan International Nigeria with funding from Global Affairs Canada Nigeria was to equip stakeholders with key knowledge on the concepts on gender equality and inclusion in the health sector, identify gender gaps in past […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025

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Iceland’s PM Strikes Over Gender Pay Gap

Tens of thousands of women in Iceland, including Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, are refusing to work on Tuesday. The "kvennafri", or women's day off, has been called in protest at the gender pay gap and gender-based violence. Fields in which women form the majority of workers, such as healthcare and education, are especially affected.The planned walkout marks the first full-day women's strike since 1975. Women and non-binary people have been […]

todayOctober 24, 2023

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HOR To Reconsider 5 Rejected Gender Bills

By Oduyemi Odumade   The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has assured Nigerians of the 10th Assembly’s resolve to reconsider the five rejected gender bills. Mr. Kalu gave the assurance in Abuja while addressing a delegation from the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), Womanifesto and other Gender Bills Response Cluster members (GBRC) who paid him a visit in Abuja. The Deputy Speaker who […]

todayOctober 11, 2023