WPS Nigeria
I am delighted to be part of the official launch of the Women, Peace and Security website for Nigeria, on this special occasion of the 2020 International Day of Peace, with a global theme: “Shaping Peace Together”.
I specifically want to commend and congratulate UN Women, the Norwegian Embassy and International Alert Nigeria on the launch of this women, peace and security (WPS) in Nigeria website and for their continuous support and efforts to promote the inclusion of women in peace processes, address global security challenges and […]
Stakeholders have canvassed for effective use of public relations in communicating and promoting national peace processes as part of strategies to improve security in the country.
Social media went abuzz on July 23, 2020, when hundreds of women – mostly naked – staged a protest in the northwestern state of Kaduna, Nigeria.
At least 20,000 people have now tested positive to covid19 in Nigeria, since the first case was reported in February, 2020.
Originally published on UN Women’s regional website for Europe and Central Asia
Originally published on Medium.com/@UN_Women Every year we celebrate Mother’s Day and show our appreciation for mothers everywhere, in all shapes and forms. Their immeasurable contributions shape the lives and futures of our next generations.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, we know that the current crisis will amplify existing gender, racial, economic and political inequalities and impact those most marginalized, including women, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, the elderly, the poor, and the displaced.
Statement for International Women’s Day by Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka 2020 is the year for women
The 21st century must be the century of women’s equality, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, in a call to transform the world by ensuring equal participation for all.
