Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Ministry of Women Affairs

March 10, 2026

Kano govt launches women’s economic empowerment policy

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf described the initiative as a defining moment in the state’s efforts to build a more inclusive and prosperous society.

Kano governor
February 25, 2026

Bauchi govt trains students in GBV, establishes school clubs

The Bauchi government has launched a two-day training programme on gender-based violence for secondary school students.

Bauchi govt trains students in GBV
October 9, 2025

Katsina: Stakeholders rally psychosocial support for children in crisis

Stakeholders have rallied psychosocial support for children affected by crises in Katsina, aimed at helping them cope with trauma and emotional distress.

psychosocial support for children
January 18, 2025

FG set to review 2003 Child Rights Act: Minister

The CRA of 2003 is a Nigerian law that guarantees the protection of the rights of children.

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim (credit: Punch)
April 24, 2024

Forum tasks govt on safe work environment to curb sexual harassment

There is the need for full implementation of the Compulsory Treatment Law, 2020 across health institutions in the state.

Ekiti governor, Biodun Oyebanji
March 9, 2024

IOM, Mercy Corps partner Katsina on conflict mitigation

Mrs Radda said the day served as a global reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equity.

IOM, Mercy Corps
March 6, 2024

Maternal, Child Mortality: Katsina government trains traditional birth attendants

The Katsina government has trained at least 34 traditional birth attendants to combat maternal and child mortality.

Traditional birth attendants
December 1, 2023

Kogi govt. seeks decisive measures to mitigate gender-based violence

Ms Kabir-Buba described GBV as a phenomenon transcending social, economic and geographic borders.

Governor Yahaya Bello
November 29, 2023

FG plans legal procedures to prosecute school-related gender-based violence: AGF

Mr Schmale reiterated that there was a need to secure commitments from governments.

LATEEF FAGBEMI
April 4, 2023

Sokoto govt., partners empower 50 adolescent girls

She added that the beneficiaries comprised adolescent girls’ survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV), Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) and persons with disabilities in Sokoto.

Aminu Tambuwal