Girls all around the world today are faced with challenges of different kinds. From gender discrimination, to education inequality, it never seems to stop. Though the world has seemed to evolve, the majority of people still have a traditional mindset about gender roles and all things related. Gender discrimination takes place in different settings. At […]
Here in Africa, female leaders and entrepreneurs have already proven in so many different ways to be really unstoppable in terms of how much progress they are making but this progress is distorted, one might say, due to some ancient archaic traditions such as child marriage, female gender stigmatization, male child preference and many more […]
Nation-building is centered on human capital. The young and energetic (i.e. the youths) are, compulsorily, given premium attention in the nation-building process as indispensable assets. This is due to the natural fact that young people embody most of the creative vibrance that drives and secures national progress. How well the youths of the aspiring nation […]
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, harnessing the potential of women in the tech space is crucial for Africa’s economic growth. As a designer and creative in the tech space. I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of women’s digital skills and innovation. Closing the Gender Gap in Technology In Africa, as in many parts […]
Abstract The paper investigates how African women’s digital potential could be unlocked. The study was prompted on the ground that many African women, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds and members of indigenous and racial minorities, are still cut off from the benefits world’s growing digital interconnectedness. Utilizing available documentary evidence and cases drawn from other […]
According to the Wikipedia, a widow is a person whose spouse has died and has usually not remarried while widowhood is the state of been a widow. It is approximated that 258 million widows exist globally with about 585 million children. In Africa however, one in 10 African women above the age of 14 is […]
The death of a spouse is considered one of life’s most devastating experiences. When a person loves a spouse, the fear of death, adverse health challenges spring up. Widowhood is a stare of being a widow or widower. The loneliness of widowhood can be an overwhelming and deeply emotional experience for those who have lost […]
The empowerment and inclusion of women in decision-making capacity and leadership roles is a critical aspect of building stronger and more sustainable societies. In Africa, women have historically faced numerous challenges in accessing leadership positions and decision-making roles. However recognizing the immense potential that women bring to the table and the trans-formative impact of their […]
Abstract The thrust of the paper is on challenges and prospects of women, girls, political, economic and social participation in Nigeria. There is no doubt that in most African countries, which Nigeria belongs, women’s inequitable gender relations, their poverty and powerlessness in society are interconnected. Women and girls participation in political, social and economic activities […]
Introduction Widowhood practices, inheritance rights, and the socioeconomic challenges faced by widows in Africa are critical issues that require attention and action. In many African societies, widows encounter discriminatory practices that deny them access to inherited property, financial resources, and other assets. These practices not only perpetuate gender inequalities but also have profound economic and […]
