She uploaded a video of her visit to a hospital, where she was greeted warmly by a number of nurses who surrounded her. The young women were beaming as they talked to the mother of four, laughed together, and posed for a few photos. She emphasised the value of nurses …
Read More »Uche Jombo Reflects On Her Life On International Women’s Day
Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo, in celebration of International Women’s Day, has reflected on the battles and victories that shaped her into the very woman she’s grown to become. The mother of one via her verified Instagram page on Wednesday disclosed the things that she had survived in her life as …
Read More »International Women’s Day, 2023 – World Parliaments Could Take Another 80 Years to Achieve Gender Parity Among Legislators
Despite advances in gender representation in legislative bodies, the track record of women in the executive branches of government – as heads of state or heads of government — remains low. by Thalif Deen (united nations) Wednesday, March 08, 2023 Inter Press Service This feature is part of a series to …
Read More »International Women’s Day: 5 Nigerian female celebrities championing women’s rights
These are women who have not only made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry but have also become role models for young women all over the country. Through their work and activism, they have been able to advocate for women’s rights in Nigeria and beyond. In this article, …
Read More »International Women’s Day: Chocolate City releases new Women’s month themed compilation tagged ‘SHERO’
Women’s History Month is one of the most important celebrations in the equality calendar. The event recognises the achievements of female academics, adventurers and activists, who have defined society as we know it but are regularly left out of school curriculums and industry discussions. Shero (Compilation Album) is a project …
Read More »International Women’s day 2023: Emerging female artists to watch out for
1. PholaPreye – ‘Magic Carpet’ PholaPreye is a multidisciplinary artist. She sings, paints, models, and is a content curator. She describes music as an extension of herself, where she writes and sings about relatable real-life experiences (conscious music) and expresses them through Soul, Pop, and R&B. She released her first …
Read More »Why Do 800 Mothers a Day – 1 Every 2 Minutes Die from Preventable Causes?
Nearly every maternal death is preventable, and the clinical expertise and technology necessary to avert these losses have existed for decades. Credit: Patrick Burnett/IPS by Baher Kamal (madrid) Tuesday, March 07, 2023 Inter Press Service MADRID, Mar 07 (IPS) – The answer is that there are alarming setbacks for maternal health …
Read More »Embrace Equity: Why theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is very relevant
There is a difference between equality and equity and most times women do not require equal treatment but equitable treatment, one that factors out their peculiarities e.g. pregnancy, childbirth, menstruation, menopause and even cultural and historical factors. While a man might not be tasked with the challenges of pregnancy, childbirth …
Read More »Embrace Equity: Why the theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is very relevant
There is a difference between equality and equity and most times women do not require equal treatment but equitable treatment, one that factors out their peculiarities e.g. pregnancy, childbirth, menstruation, menopause and even cultural and historical factors. While a man might not be tasked with the challenges of pregnancy, childbirth …
Read More »International Women’s Day, 2023 – To Strengthen Women’s Resilience to Disasters, Make Wealthiest Pay Their Fair Share
Credit: UN Women Opinion by Magdalena Sepulveda (geneva, switzerland) Monday, March 06, 2023 Inter Press Service The following opinion piece is part of series to mark International Women’s Day, March 8. GENEVA, Switzerland, Mar 06 (IPS) – Gender inequality exacerbates the impact of natural disasters, and the consequences of natural disasters …
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