Tag: nutrition
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WHO Africa to Host Major Webinar Series on Food Policy to Combat Malnutrition
By Abdulkareem Haruna The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa, in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), UNICEF, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), today announced a crucial webinar series aimed at strengthening food policy action and catalyzing multisectoral collaboration to address all forms of malnutrition…
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Borno Considers 6-Month Paid Maternity Leave
By Abdul Kareem Borno State is moving towards implementing a six-month paid maternity leave, as confirmed by Dr. Peter Solomon, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Budget and Planning. This cheery development was announced during an advocacy visit to the budget and planning ministry by the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), Borno…
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6 Months Paid Maternity Leave for Workers: CS-SUNN Sustains Advocacy in Borno State
By Abdul Kareem The Borno state chapter of the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition (CS-SUNN), a non governmental organization, on May 13, 2024 called for the implementation of the proposeda six months paid maternity leave for workers in the sate. This call was made during an advocacy visit to the Borno State Ministry for Budget…
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CS-SUNN Leads Charge for Nutrition Budget Inclusion: Advocacy Group Engages Government Officials
Proper funding is critical to address malnutrition and improve public health, according to Aisha Maidala, the CS-SUNN State Coordinator.
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CS-SUNN Advocates for Dedicated Nutrition Budget Line in Borno
By Abdul Kareem A strong push for a dedicated budget line for nutrition initiatives is underway as a coalition of civil society organizations, operating under the banner of Civil Society Scaling up Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (CS-SUNN), takes proactive steps to engage government agencies. On March 12, 2024, CS-SUNN, led by its dedicated state coordinator,…
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Nutrition Budget: CS-SUNN Takes Campaign to 2 Borno Ministries
By Abu Faisal In a concerted drive to advocate for a dedicated budget line for nutrition initiatives in Northern Nigeria, the coalition of civil society organizations under the umbrella of Civil Society Scaling up Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has expanded its engagement to include the Ministries of Education and Agriculture. Led by the committed…
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New National Guideline to Propel Women and Girls’ Nutrition Empowerment in Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria – The Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, is taking a significant step towards enhancing the nutritional status of women and girls in Nigeria. The partnership is developing the ‘National Guideline on Women and Girls’ Nutrition Empowerment for Optimal Development,’…
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