Cross section of participants at the world menstrual hygiene day hosted by the federal ministry of health in abuja

Menstrual Hygiene Management in Nigeria: Towards a Period-Friendly World

Background Period poverty refers to the lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, and facilities that enable safe and dignified management of menstruation. In Nigeria, approximately 25% of women and girls experience period poverty, with many resorting to unhygienic alternatives like rags, paper, or old clothes during menstruation. This practice increases the risk…

Breaking the Cycle: The Transformative Power of Education in Ending Female Genital Mutilation

Introduction Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply entrenched and harmful practice that affects millions of girls and women worldwide, particularly in Africa. FGM has severe physical and emotional consequences, including immediate health risks, long-term complications, and psychological trauma. According to UNICEF, at least 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone FGM, with…

Becoming Allies: Engaging Secondary Boys as Allies and Bystanders in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

In 2021, the Centre for Health Ethics Law and Development (CHELD) conducted a pivotal study to explore the role of men and boys in gender-based violence (GBV) interventions within Nigerian tertiary institutions. The research revealed a significant gap in the engagement strategies employed by Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs). Specifically, it highlighted that men and boys…

Nigeria’s Path to Vision 2030 on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) The destructive traditional practice known as female genital mutilation (FGM) involves the removal of the external female genitalia entirely or in part, along with other injuries to the female genital organs performed for non-medical reasons. Each country has its justifications for female genital mutilation (FGM) even though female genital mutilation (FGM)…

The Red Dairy

Domestic violence and abuse is a silent killer that has taken the lives of many people in Nigeria, particularly women. Almost a third of all women in Nigeria, have experienced physical violence, mostly within their own homes. The Red Diary is a one-stop resource which provides information in a quick, easy to understand way to…

International Women’s Day: DigitAll: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality

On this year’s International Women’s Day, we reaffirm our commitment to achieving gender equality in the health and development sectors. We stand with women and girls around the world and celebrate their incredible resilience and strength. This year’s theme, DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality, highlights the power of technology to accelerate progress towards…