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We promote women’s participation in politics, leadership & governance through strategic partnerships, advocacy, training & campaigns. https://t.co/OMs26Iqg4L

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@wipfng
Women in Politics Forum
13 days
At the 9th #VOWConference, Barr. @IfenduEbere stressed that the Special Seats Bill for Women is a collective effort of women’s groups & CSOs not one person’s work. She also proudly presented awards to outstanding recipients. @unwomenNG @womenfundng @ActionAidNG @legis360
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@wipfng
Women in Politics Forum
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Episode 2 of our Mentorship Series on the #SpecialSeatsBill featured @Chikaskumle,h highlighting the power of grassroots advocacy for visibility & ownership of the bill. #YWIPF #GrassrootsAdvocacy @unwomenNG @unwomenNG @womenfundng @FIDANigeria @GAC_Corporate @ActionAidNG
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@wdn_africa
WDN-AFRICA
1 month
FINALLY!!! THE DAY HAS COME!!!! JOIN US ON ZOOM FOR THIS MEMORABLE EVENT BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW👇👇👇 https://t.co/3eIhJR4tjM CHECK THE FLYER BELOW FOR THE EXACT TIME IN YOUR TIMEZONE. #LeadershipDevelopment #empoweringwomen #womeningovernance #leadership #wdnafrica #WDN
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@UNSierraLeone
UN in Sierra Leone
1 month
UN Agencies Weekly Highlights- August 25-August 29 | United Nations in Sierra Leone https://t.co/vSIdbncAPQ @ITCnews @UNWOMEN_SL @UNDPSierraLeone
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@wipfng
Women in Politics Forum
2 months
Research Findings Validation with @oaaigbe, Lead Consultant, at the Women’s Rights Review Conference. Evidence-based advocacy is key to ending VAWG across West Africa. #ACTtoEndViolence #ACTtoEndViolenceAgainstWomenandGirls #WomensRights @UN_Women @unwomenafrica @UNWOMEN_SL
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@wipfng
Women in Politics Forum
2 months
Country & Regional Reflections on VAWG Sharing lessons, policies & programs to strengthen action against violence & protect women & girls everywhere. #EndVAWG #ACTtoEndViolence #ACTtoEndViolenceAgainstWomenandGirls #WomensRights @UN_Women @unwomenNG @UNWOMEN_SL
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@wipfng
Women in Politics Forum
2 months
United for change! 💜 We #ACTtoEndViolence against women and girls. Together, we can build safer, equal communities. ✊ #EndVAWG #WomensRights @UN_Women @UNSierraLeone @unwomenNG @ActionAidNG @FIDANigeria @womenfundng @EU_Commission
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@wipfng
Women in Politics Forum
2 months
Presentation of Research Report by @oaaigbe: Understanding the Impact of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) on National Development. This important research sheds light on how VAWG not only violates human rights but also undermines progress in governance, economy, and
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@wipfng
Women in Politics Forum
2 months
Welcome to today’s #XChat We're thrilled to have you join us as we discuss "Breaking the Silence: Legislation to End Gender-Based Violence in Our Communities" with our guest, Charity C. Ibezim, @barrcharity1 a passionate legal voice for justice. Use the hashtag #XChatOnGBV to
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@ede_special
Special Ede
2 months
@wipfng “harmless,” yet they deeply affect young women’s dignity and sense of safety. #XChatOnGbv
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@ede_special
Special Ede
2 months
@wipfng Subtle forms of gender based violence that young women in our communities face include; Sexist jokes, body shaming, controlling behavior masked as "protection" digital harassment, and denial of access to decision making. These forms are normalized and often dismissed #XChatOnGBV
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@wipfng
Women in Politics Forum
2 months
Welcome to #XChatOnGBV! Today, we’re joined by @ede_special, a passionate advocate for women’s rights and gender equality, to discuss “Denying Girls Education: A Hidden Form of Gender-Based Violence”. We’ll explore how this practice impacts young women’s futures, its legal
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@WDNUganda
WDN-Uganda
2 months
Join @wdn_africa and @wipfng on Thursday, August 14 2025 at 6.00pm EAT, 5.00pm SAST/ CAT& 4.00pm WAT as Speakers from Uganda, Kenya&Zimbabwe share insights on quotas including their imp, disadvantages&way forward for Nigeria @wdn @WDNBrasil @uwonet @WdnZimbabwe @PerryAritua
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@wipfng
Women in Politics Forum
2 months
This week on The Constitution We Want, we spotlighted the bold contributions of young women in advocating for the Special Seats Bill. 📻 Rhythm FM 94.7 | 🕘 Wed 9:00 AM #SpecialSeatsBill #YoungWomenLead #WIPF #WomenInPolitics #TheConstitutionWeWant @ActionAidNG @nildsnigeria
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@wipfng
Women in Politics Forum
3 months
When Chinyere lost her husband, her in-laws tried to evict her. This is GBV emotional & economic abuse. 💔 It's illegal under the VAPP Act (Sec 15): 5 yrs jail or ₦1M fine. #ProtectWidows #EndGBV #VAPPAct #WIPF #NWTF #GenderJustice @womenfundng @ActionAidNG @SideBySideNaija
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@wipfng
Women in Politics Forum
3 months
GBV is not a private matter! In this real-life scenario, Musa slaps his girlfriend in a market. Bystanders do nothing, calling it "a private issue." But physical violence in any relationship is a crime under the VAPP Act (Section 15) – punishable by up to 3 years in prison or
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@wipfng
Women in Politics Forum
3 months
“Ugly.” “Useless.” Verbal abuse isn’t love — it’s GBV. Under the #VAPPAct (Sec 15), emotional abuse is a crime: ❗1 year in prison ❗₦200,000 fine Break the silence. Emotional scars matter too. #StopGBV #WIPF #EmotionalAbuseIsGBV
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@wipfng
Women in Politics Forum
3 months
New episode on People’s FM 105.5 Topic: Gender-Based Violence 🗣️Host: Ajebo 🎧Guest: @onomwem (WIPF) 📅 Wed | 🕓 4PM 🔗 https://t.co/QyBiYfbFXg #EndGBV #WIPF #GenderJustice #RadioTalks @ActionAidNG @womenfundng @WADEMOSnetwork @WdnZimbabwe @FIDANigeria @WRAPANG @wdn
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@wipfng
Women in Politics Forum
3 months
Zainab, age 15, is being forced into marriage. This is not tradition it’s GBV. Child marriage is a crime under the Child Rights Act. Offenders risk ₦500,000 fine or 5 yrs in prison. #ChildNotBride #EndGBV #ProtectGirls #WIPF @ActionAidNG @womenfundng @WADEMOSnetwork
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