Dossier
Rethinking Gender Politics
Explore this project by hbs and partners highlighting Nigerian laws, policies, practices, and actions and inactions by policy makers which have resulted in keeping women and other vulnerable members of the Nigerian society from accessing opportunities and leadership positions, led to infringements on their human rights and shrinking their civic space.
Nigeria women have over time had to contend with systemic (including cultural and legal) barriers at various levels, marginalization, discrimination, violence, and other challenges. All of those ensue from pervasive patriarchy in the society. Barriers imposed by biased institutions and norms, have significantly restrained women from advancing in their various endeavours, exercising agency and voice, and attaining leadership positions.
In order to contribute to an informed debate about these restrictions and the resulting gender inequalities and to discuss strategies for addressing them, hbs and her partners namely, the Dorothy Njemanze Foundation (DNF), Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO), Network of Universities Legal Aid Institutions (NULAI), Global Rights Nigeria, Proactive Gender Initiative (PGI), Iyamopo Centre for Peace, Women and Youth Development (Iyamopo CPWYD), Clean Tech Hub, HipCity Innovation Center, among others produced the following explainer videos. These videos point out challenges to gender equality and inclusion in Nigeria. They highlight the various laws, policies, practices, and actions and inactions by policy makers which have kept women and other members of the Nigerian society from accessing opportunities and leadership positions, infringements on their human rights and shrinking their civic space.
Unpacking Inequality in Nigeria (Spoken Word by Loveth Liberty) - Heinrich Böll Stiftung Abuja Office
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Explaining FIVE GENDER BILLS Rejected by Nigerian Lawmakers - Heinrich Böll Stiftung Abuja Office
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