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Securing land rights in rural communities of Nigeria: policy approach to the problem of gender inequality
2013In Africa, the pursuit of gender equality in inheritance rights remains one of the most difficult challenges due to its entrenched patriarchal characteristics. This is also the case in the rural communities of South-Eastern Nigeria.DocumentGender equality for sustainable development in Nigeria
2013In Nigeria, patriarchal gender roles are clearly defined and deeply entrenched. This paper argues that there can never be gender equality in life; a man and a woman can never be equal, but can work together in mutual respect for sustainable development.DocumentStatus of action against commercial exploitation of children: Nigeria
End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes, 2014This report focuses on the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) in Nigeria. It provides a comprehensive baseline of information on various manifestations of CSEC in the country, as well as an assessment of the achievements and challenges, including the participation of children and young people themselves, in efforts to eliminate CSEC.DocumentEconomic opportunities and obstacles for women and girls in Northern Nigeria
2014What obstacles and opportunities for enterprise and employment are there for women and girls in Northern Nigeria?DocumentMeet the Arewa girl
2014Data often tells you what is happening to girls, but it rarely presents the context – the why and how – and what girls themselves are thinking.DocumentOral Statement from WOCON - To the 56th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
2012This statement was delivered by Bisi Olateru-Olagbegi, Executive Director of the Women’s Consortium of Nigeria (WOCON) at the 56th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (date).DocumentTrends in enrollment, graduation and staffing of science and technology education in Nigeria tertiary institutions: a gender participation perspective
Academic Journals, 2013There is little empirical data on gender participation in science and technology (S&T) education in Nigeria. This study examines the enrolment, graduation and staffing pattern of men and women in S&T fields in tertiary institutions from 1997 to 2006; the specific motivational factors for S&T education; and factors influencing their choice of career.DocumentGender issues in basic education and national development in Nigeria
2013This paper examines factors inhibiting gender equality in the Nigerian education sector, focusing on access to education as well as the learning process. Over the years, education in Nigeria has been primarily oriented toward closing the enrolment gap between girls and boys, while insufficient attention has been paid to retention and achievement.DocumentWomen participation in the political process in Nigeria
2012The paper focuses on several issues regarding gender disparity in Nigeria‘s political process. The authors researched related materials on women’s participation in governance since pre-colonial times to present day.DocumentSocio-Economic Development and the Girl-Child Education: a Look at Jos North Local Government, Plateau State
2014The problem of girl child education in Nigeria’s Jos North Local Government Area has socio-economic aspects related to traditional gender roles. The research presented in this article examines girl child education and its impacts, with the view of finding out why few women are educated in Jos North metropolis.Pages