Category: Gender
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Allamin Foundation, Amnesty International Mark Human Rights Day in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, supported by Amnesty International, gathered human rights advocates and community leaders on Wednesday to mark International Human Rights Day, issuing a targeted call to safeguard women and children from exploitation as the region navigates its post-conflict recovery. That urgency defined the gathering…
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Borno leaders call for more women in peacebuilding efforts
By Abdulkareem Haruna Government officials and traditional rulers gathered in Maiduguri on Thursday to urge for greater involvement of women in peace and security issues. The event at the Government House marked the 25th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. Stakeholders argued that for Borno State to fully recover from over a decade…
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Borno Commissioner Urges Journalists to Shift Narrative on Women, Demand Focus on Long-Term Upliftment
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Borno State Commissioner of Women Affairs, Hon Zuwaira Gambo, has on Tuesday, Oct. 21, challenged local journalists to significantly elevate and broaden their coverage of gender issues, demanding a focus toward reports that actively “promote the status of women” and contribute to their long-term empowerment. The call came yesterday at the…
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