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Nigeria: Meet Some of the Foot Soldiers in Nigeria's Quiet Gender Revolution
African Arguments, 10 May 2018
As Nigeria readies itself for general elections in 2019, the absence of female political leaders has been thrown into stark relief. Women are almost nowhere to be seen in key… Read more »
Meet the Soldiers in Nigeria's Quiet Gender Revolution
As Nigeria readies itself for general elections in 2019, the absence of female political leaders has been thrown into stark relief. Women are almost nowhere to be seen in key positions of power, while less than 6% of the nation's lawmakers are female, writes Shayera Dark from African Arguments. Now women in Nigeria are not staying silent. Here are three leading the charge.
Ayisha Osori contested a seat in the House of Representatives in 2015, she saw the challenges that women face in Nigerian politics first-hand. She lost the race, as documented in her book Love Does Not Win Elections, but the experience made her ever more convinced of the importance of having women in politics.
Oluwaseun Osowobi (left in photo above) founded Stand To End Rape, a youth-led organisation providing support to victims of gender-based violence, after her own traumatic experience of rape.
Lola Omolola is the driving force behind Female IN or FIN, an invitation-only Facebook group set up in 2015.
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Nigeria: EU Prepares Nigerian Women for 2019 Polls
Guardian, 5 April 2018
Nigerian women possess leadership traits needed to drive the nation into prosperity. But to harness these, they must be given the opportunity, according to the Head of the European… Read more »
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Nigeria: Female Leaders Fear Women Being Sidelined in 2019 Elections
Thomson Reuters Foundation, 30 January 2018
Few women are likely to win seats in Nigeria's 2019 general elections due to discrimination, a lack of will from political parties and a shortage of female candidates Read more »
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Nigeria: The Importance of Women in Politics (I)
Vanguard, 9 May 2018
"A lot still needs to be done to give women more room for participation in politics. It does appear that the huge and overwhelming representation of women at most political rallies… Read more »
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Nigeria: 2019 - Saraki Wants More Women to Hold Political Offices
Premium Times, 11 April 2018
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday pledged to work to ensure that more women are given the opportunity to vie for offices at the 2019 general elections. Read more »
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Nigeria: Women Politicians Who Will Shake 2019
Daily Trust, 6 May 2018
Since the return of democracy in 1999, women have persistently cried marginalization when it comes to clinching electoral offices but many of them have remained undeterred,… Read more »
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Nigeria: Tinubu Canvasses More Space for Women in Politics
Guardian, 20 March 2018
Lawmaker representing Lagos Central on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has canvassed for more inclusiveness of women in governance, allocation… Read more »
