Charting the path to accelerating gender equality in Nigeria

Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and, therefore, also half of its potential. Gender equality, besides being a fundamental human right, is essential in achieving peaceful societies, with full human potential and sustainable development. Besides, it has been shown that empowering women spurs productivity and economic growth. Unfortunately, there is still a […]

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