Rethinking Politics

As part of our Democracy work, the Rethinking Politics program focuses on addressing the increasing restrictions on civil and political rights, especially where women and young people are systematically excluded from leadership and political participation.

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Oyo Market Women Reclaim Their Voice for Justice and Inclusion

Article

An article that sheds light on the voices of market women who have driven community development, economic growth, and political change, yet today, their influence is overshadowed by hardship and neglect. .

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The Glass Ceiling and Women's Leadership in Nigeria Conference: Realities and Reflections

Publication

A communique from the two-day national conference on Women's Leadership Advancement in Nigeria, convened by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs), as part of a project titled 'The Role of Women in Women's Leadership Advancement in Nigeria: Realities and Reflections.'

Needs Assessment of Market Women and Commodity Associations in Oyo State

Study

This needs assessment explores women's persistent challenges: - lack of representation, voice, and leadership - in their markets in Oyo State. It captures their candid insights into market conditions, business concerns, and policy demands related to their livelihoods and families.

Iyamopo Centre for Peace, Women and Youths Development, Ibadan, Oyo State

Unequal by Design

Dossier

The quest for gender equality and the elimination of discrimination against women in Nigeria has been a defining struggle of the country's democratic journey. This dossier provides a critical review of the laws and constitutional provisions that sustain gender-insensitive and discriminatory practices in Nigeria.

Ere Amachree

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Fact Sheet on Women’s Leadership Advancement in Nigeria

Publication

This fact sheet presents key findings from a nationwide survey examining both structural barriers and internal dynamics among women that shape leadership outcomes, with a focus on actionable pathways for reform and collaboration.

Heinrich Boell Stiftung-Nigeria

Someone Should Hold Farida

Publication

This collection of stories (or anthology) reimagines Northern Nigeria through informed, compassionate storytelling. It challenges old narratives, amplifies fresh perspectives, and introduces a new generation of writers to Nigeria and the world.

Abubakar Adam Ibrahim

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Publications

Ready to Lead

Book

Smarter leadership begins here. This book, "Ready to Lead," is an essential toolkit for every Nigerian girl child ready to dream, challenge the status quo, champion change, and rewrite the nation's story.

Ojo-Nemile Phoebe John and Faith Onomwem Waziri

My Dream of a Gender Equal World

Book

A new generation is imagining a world where equality is not a privilege, but a right. This book shines a light on the dreams of adolescents who believe deeply in a gender-equal world.

Priye Diri, Ogri Caro-Ann Aricha, Opeyemi Adenikan

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Charter of Demands – Voices of Market Women in Oyo State

Publication

The Charter of Demands is a compendium of socio-economic, political, and infrastructural challenges confronting market women in Oyo State, southwest Nigeria.

Iyamopo Centre for Peace, Women and Youths Development

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A Compendium of Sector-Specific Solutions for Inclusive Leadership in Nigeria

Publication

This Compendium, prepared by the Dorothy Njemanze Foundation (DNF), provides a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and barriers faced by Nigerian women and girls across various sectors.

Dorothy Njemanze Foundation

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Rethinking Politics

Oyo Market Women Reclaim Their Voice for Justice and Inclusion

The Glass Ceiling and Women's Leadership in Nigeria Conference: Realities and Reflections

Needs Assessment of Market Women and Commodity Associations in Oyo State

Unequal by Design

Fact Sheet on Women’s Leadership Advancement in Nigeria

Someone Should Hold Farida

Publications

Ready to Lead

My Dream of a Gender Equal World

Charter of Demands – Voices of Market Women in Oyo State

A Compendium of Sector-Specific Solutions for Inclusive Leadership in Nigeria

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