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@UN_Women is the @UN entity for #genderequality & women’s empowerment. Tweets are from our office in #Nigeria . Country Representative: @BeatriceEyong #SDG5

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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Get inspired by the powerful words of President @PaulKagame , who has supported the campaign for women rights and gender equality in Rwanda, and globally, for many years. #MotivationMonday #GenerationEquality #IWD2020 #HeForShe
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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Day 1: Investigative Journalist and Documentary Film Maker, @kikimordi is the woman behind the viral @BBCAfrica ‘Sex for Grades' documentary with over 2.5 million views on YouTube The film has drawn attention to the reality of sexual exploitation in universities #16Days
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
2 years
Celebrating Ms Tobi Amusan for making Nigerian Women proud
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
5 years
Girls who are married as children are more likely to experience domestic violence & have a lower status in society, as they are denied their right to education, employment or entrepreneurial opportunities. Together, we can end violence against women & girls. #HearMetoo #16DaysNG
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Over the next #16Days we will be spotlighting 16 groups and individuals who tirelessly contribute to ending violence against women and girls in Nigeria 🇳🇬
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
6 years
Sahle-Work Zewde has been elected as Ethiopia’s 1st woman president, which also makes her the only woman head of state in Africa! Her election comes a week after PM Abiy Ahmed appointed a gender-equal cabinet. @BBCAfrica
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
When women take part in politics, the whole of society benefits. Today, we are spotlighting remarkable Nigerian women who have made their mark in the political space and used their power and voices to advocate for women's rights and meaningful political participation in 🇳🇬
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
What drives the women you admire? What do they #ChooseToChallenge ? For #InternationalWomensMonth , @UN_Women profiled @MaEllenSirleaf , @mbachelet , @OdunEweniyi , @darlingdami , and a number of other women in this piece titled, "Women Leaders We Admire."
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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8. Ndi Kato @YarKafanchan Convenor of the Dindari Foundation & Social Activist. She is an influential voice of this generation,critiquing the shortfalls of legislation that reduce women’s access to political leadership & championing the rights of marginalized communities.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Today is @UN_Women 10th birthday! For the last 10 years, we have been working hard to champion women’s and girl’s human rights in Nigeria 🇳🇬 together with our partners. Join us in celebrating 🎉🎉🎉! #GenerationEquality #SDG5 #DecadeofAction
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
Day 6⃣ - Orange Lighting Ceremony The orange lighting of UN House is symbolic and seeks to demonstrate our commitment to ending violence against women and girls. We encourage other institutions to light up their buildings in orange🧡as a sign of solidarity #16Days #IDeyWithHer
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Women and girls living with disabilities are at the greatest risk of sexual violence Let us strive to ensure that women and girls living with disabilities are not left behind in the fight against rape! #LeaveNoOneBehind #GenerationEquality #16Days
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
5 years
Day 4 #AsaVisitNigeria : The @UN_Women delegation led by @regner_asa @ComfortLUNWomen @OulimataSarr met with the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs @Sadiya_farouq @FMHDSD to discuss partnership and empowerment and protection of women, including women from IDPs.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
Today marks the start of #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in 🇳🇬 DAY 1: @unwomenNG in collaboration with the @FMWA_ng held a media briefing to launch the #16Days campaign. The theme for this year is #orangetheworld : Fund, Respond, Prevent and Collect!"
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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“Gradually, women and girls are standing up, reporting cases of violence and demanding local solutions” - @PaulineKTallen @ComfortLUNWomen Peter Hawkins @UNICEF_Nigeria The Shadow Pandemic - THISDAYLIVE
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
GO TEAM @UN_Nigeria ⚽🟥 We teamed up today with our colleagues from @IOM_Nigeria @UNICEF_Nigeria @UNFPANigeria @WFP_Nigeria @UNDPNigeria to play in the #GenerationEquality Match in support of #IWD2020 & the Red Card campaign to end all forms of violence against women & girls.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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Congratulations to @TheHildaBaci for becoming the new world record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. You have made all of us proud by setting this impressive new benchmark for excellence.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
5 years
An insightful and engaging evening sharing experiences across generations on women's contributions for a more resilient and equal Nigerian society @unwomenNG #GenerationEquality
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: March Women’s Shadowing Scheme 🇳🇬 The @FMWA_ng and @unwomenNG are looking for dynamic, aspiring young women leaders in Nigeria to participate in a one-week insight scheme alongside high-level female professionals APPLY: #IWD2020
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Today, we celebrate and appreciate our Country Director @ComfortLUNWomen as she turns a year older 🎉 Thank you for your dedication, determination and vision to making #Nigeria a better and safer place for women & girls!
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
@Fatiskira is a young activist & peacebuilder born and raised in the epicenter of the Boko Haram insurgency. As the founder of @Bornowomendevt , she empowers women & girls to promote peace in communities affected by violent extremism. #WPSin2020
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Today, the @unwomenNG country Rep, @ComfortLUNWomen welcomed the first young aspiring female leaders to joing the March Shadowing Scheme to kick of #IWD2020 #GenerationEquality
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
When one woman wins, we all win! Congratulations to H.E. @DogbeVictoire who has been appointed Prime Minister of the @republicoftogo 🎉! In a ministerial career that spans over 1️⃣0️⃣ years, H.E. Victorie Dogbe makes history as Togo’s first female Prime Minister. #WomenInPolitics
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
6 years
Photos: Nigerian Celebrity & Award Winning Song Writer @OfficialWaje performs LIVE! at cocktail event w/ Ambassadors & Representatives of High Commissions in Nigeria to commemorate the International Women's Day 2018 #IWD2018 #TimeisNow #IWD2018NG cc: @UN_Women @unwomenafrica
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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CONGRATULATIONS @PaulineKTallen for receiving The Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s #IWDNaijaAwards Through the @FMWA_ng you continuously advocate for gender equality and women empowerment in all sectors. #IWD2023 #womeninclusion
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
Today: @DefenceInfoNG unveils the Gender Policy for the Armed Forces (GPFAN), an outcome of the @UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS). In attendance are representatives from the diplomatic corps, the media, and civil society.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
2 years
Female representation in political spaces matter! We are excited to announce the #IWDNaijaGala happening 5 March w/ @UNDPNigeria @USinNigeria @UKinNigeria @GERinNigeria @EUinNigeria @FranceInNigeria to recognize 🇳🇬 who have championed women’s political & socioeconomic empowerment
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
We are proud to launch the “Young Women Leaders” (YWL) initiative in collaboration with @UNVolunteers ! It is an opportunity for 10 young women to serve as volunteers at our HQ in New York starting in April this year. #Thread
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
5 years
“I think that most women would say that those who helped them were women“ - @regner_asa on debunking the myth that women cannot work together and the importance of women networks and women mentors @unwomenNG @UN_Women
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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@SPNigeria @bukolasaraki @nassnigeria @_walebakare @ToyinSaraki @PLACNG @OnemolaOlu @StephanieBusari @MrBanksOmishore Our sincere thanks to the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. We are surely making progress towards ending sexual harassment and achieving the SDGs with this move. We pray for passage of the bill to end sexual harassment in Nigeria.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
5 years
"Culture and tradition are not static, they must change with time. We cannot lack behind anymore. Lets us put our hands together towards bringing the scourge of child marriage & female genital mutilation to an end" - His Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu, the Obi of Onitsha
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Today, @unwomenNG in collaboration with @wipfng @SwedeninNigeria @FMWA_ng convened a consultative meeting with CSOs to assess the 1999 constitution from a gender perspective and reflect on the possible amendments to increase women's political participation and leadership.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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Violence against women and girls is a grave violation of human rights. Its impact ranges from immediate to long-term multiple physical, sexual and mental consequences for women and girls, including death. It negatively affects women’s general well-being. #HearMeToo #16DaysNG
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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ONGOING: The EU-UN @GlobalSpotlight Initiative virtual roundtable conference with traditional and religious leaders on enhancing community surveillance to end violence against women and girls. @FMWA_ng @UN_Nigeria @EUinNigeria @PaulineKTallen @EdwardKallon
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Thank you @SirLeoBDasilva for supporting the #HeforSheAtHome #HusbandMaterial campaign ✅ Your heartwarming story reminds us all of how crucial it is to educate our boys, from a very young age, that they too have an active role to play in promoting #genderequality @HeForShe
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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We are LIVE at Eagle Square, Abuja walking against RAPE and all other forms of #GBV against women & girls in #Nigeria Come & Join Us! #16Days #GenerationEquality #NotoSGBV
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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. @UN_Women 's DED @regner_asa arrived in Abuja for an official visit in #Nigeria with the purpose of gaining firsthand insight into @UN_Women 's work in the country & strengthening partnerships with key partners in the country. @ComfortLUNWomen @OulimataSarr @UN_Nigeria @NigeriaMFA
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
The global community once again taps on the brilliance of Nigerian women. Congratulations to @NOIweala on your appointment as Director-General of @wto . Let's make more room for Nigerian women to serve in national leadership positions too. #NoWomanNoNaija #GenerationEquality
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Take a stand against #GBV ! Join #GenerationEquality & do your part to end rape culture in #Nigeria ! #orangetheworld #16days #NoToSGBV #ArewaMeToo
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
2 years
As part of his 2-day official visit to Nigeria, the @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres met with the @FMWA_ng @PaulineKTallen , @BeatriceEyong , women leaders drawn from the private sector, women in politics and activists working towards the achievement of the #SDGs
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
2. Obiageli Ezekwesili @obyezeks , 2019 Presidential Candidate, Former VP @WorldBankAfrica Division, Former Min. for Education , Former Min. for Solid Minerals & Co-founder of Transparency Intl. She was instrumental in globally spotlighting the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
6 years
In Nigeria, women are more disadvantaged than men in terms of education & earnings (affect health of women & children). 38% of women age 15-49 received no formal education compared to 21% of men age 15-49( @natpopcom Nigeria, Gender in Nigeria Report: 2014) #TimeIsNow #IWD2018NG
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Today, the Post-Mortem Report of the National Conference on Women's Political Participation in Nigeria: Post 2019 General Elections was officially presented to the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
Many Hearty Cheers to @ComfortLUNWomen Country Representative #UNWomenNigeria as she adds another year today. Wishing you new blessings and greater grace as you continue to work to change the narrative for women and girls in Nigeria and globally. Happy Birthday 🎉
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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Respect women at work. Respect women at home. Respect women at school. Respect women in politics. Respect women on the road. Respect women in the streets. Respect women on public transport. Respect women online. Respect women EVERYWHERE. #orangetheworld #16days #IDeyWithHer
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
You're invited to attend the "Now and the Future: COVID-19, Peace, Security and Gender Equality in Nigeria" event, presenting findings from research conducted by our partner @womenadvocate Date: 3rd February 2021 Time: 10am WAT Register here:
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
"Teamwork makes the dream work" 🎉🎉🎉 As we celebrate 10 years of @UN_Women , we also celebrate the people @unwomenNG who continue to work tirelessly to protect & empower many girls and women across Nigeria 🇳🇬, especially during this #COVID19 pandemic. #SDG5 #DecadeofAction
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
2 years
Introducing this year’s theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March, 2022 (IWD 2022)“Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
5 years
Earlier today, #UNWomen and the Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development lit up the #Abuja City Gate and also held a Ministerial Press Briefing to commemorate the #OrangeTheWorld campaign to end violence against women in #Nigeria .
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Today @unwomenNG presented the @FMWA_ng with a cheque equivalent to $100,000 to support purchase and distribution of palliatives to the most vulnerable women across 14 states in Nigeria during the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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Join @unwomenNG for the official launch of the global #GenerationEquality campaign in 🇳🇬! The event represents a powerful movement to galvanize transformative action for gender equality + women's empowerment 📅 Mon. 9th November 🕒 6.00 PM Register:
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
5 years
We also interacted with young women who are breaking barriers in the tech sector in #Nigeria and discussed the role @UN_Women can play in getting more girls & women into the industry. @TechCabal @theventurespark @Techpointdotng
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Fun times⚽⚽💥💥 #GenerationEquality #IWD2020
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Women & girls remain underrepresented in #STEM fields despite global action calls for gender balance. On #GirlsinICTDay , we must continue to tackle gender biases & stereotypes linking science to masculinity & encourage young girls to pursue courses in #STEM 📷 @unwomenafrica
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Investing in girls’ & women’s right to political participation is 🔑 to achieving #SDG5 Through @AWLN_Nigeria , @unwomenNG has supported advocacy efforts towards legal reforms to guarantee equal representation of women in politics & provided peer-learning support to elected women.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
2 years
Today @UN_Women @PlanGlobal with funding from @JapanGov through the second chance education programme commissioned a solar-powered ICT learning center.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
5 years
Day1 #AsaVisitNigeria : Work meeting with @UN_Women 's country team and her team for an overview of UN-Women’s work in #Nigeria @ComfortLUNWomen @OulimataSarr @regner_asa
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
When women support each other, incredible things happen! ❤️ #SDG5 #GenerationEquality #Nigeria
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
#Ongoing : @unwomenNG in close collaboration with the @PoliceNG has organized a Validation Workshop of the SGBV Training Manual and Standard Operating Procedures.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
5 years
This evening, the UN House #Abuja was lit in Orange by UN Women team and other staff members to #OrangeTheWorld and commemorate the #16days of Activism to End Violence against women and girls. @UN_Women @unwomenafrica #HearMetoo #16daysNG #Nigeria
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
7 years
" #Nigeria is ranked among top female entrepreneurs in the world, yet women-owned businesses don't secure govt contracts." - @ComfortLUNWomen
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
#Ongoing : High-level convening on Women, Dialogue and Mediation in Nigeria. This convening is essential in the need to popularize women’s mediation capacities as well as stimulate innovative approaches to ensure the inclusion of Nigerian women in decision-making processes.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
As we gear up to kick off the #16Days of Activism, get inspired by @rotexonline of @youthhubafrica who is mobilising communities to take action towards keeping 🇳🇬women and girls safe from violence. Watch his story here➡️
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Invest in women & girls, change the world 🔊🔊🔊 #MotivationMonday #GenerationEquality #Nigeria
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
Today, @unwomenNG Country Rep @ComfortLUNWomen joined Distinguished Senator Biodun Olujimi and the Hon. Minister of Women's Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen (represented by Hon. Dr. Vilita Bashir) on a high-level advocacy visit to the Senate President, His Excellency Ahmed Lawan.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
5 years
The #Abuja City gate has been lit in orange to commemorate #16days Activism and #OrangeTheWorld campaign to End Violence against women and girls. Next time you pass by the Abuja City gate at night, check out for the orange lights and take a picture.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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2023 International Women’s Day Awards Gala organized by @unwomenNG @UNDPNigeria and other development partners will recognize champions advancing women inclusion and empowerment in all sectors. #iwd2023 #womeninclusion @BeatriceEyong
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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RT If you understand, appreciate and support the idea of gender equality, and know it is not just a women’s issue but a human rights issue, join the movement for equality this International Women's Day. #IWD2018 #IWD2018NG #TimeIsNow
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UN Women Nigeria
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We can no longer exclude women in peace processes. #GenerationEquality begins now! 👩🏿👩🏿👩🏽 #UNSCR1325 #MotivationMonday @AUBinetaDiop
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
6 years
#Nigeria constitution gives equal property rights to women but tradition & women’s low social & economic status limit their ownership of assets. 8 in 10 women do not own a house (82%) or land (85%) in Nigeria. ( @natpopcom ,Gender in Nigeria Report: 2014) #TimeisNow #IWD2018NG
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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Starting #InternationalWomensDay with a courtesy call on Her Excellency @PaulineKTallen on the occasion of @Winnie_Byanyima , @UNAIDS Executive Director's first visit to Nigeria in this capacity. On the top of the agenda for the conversation was increasing women leadership. #IWD21
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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Applications now open for the March Women’s Shadowing Scheme. Open to young female aspiring leaders in Nigeria with a passion for gender equality. 👇🏿👇🏾👇🏽
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
#DYK the #COVID19 crisis is generating high stress levels which lead to significant increases in domestic violence cases worldwide? In Nigeria, the @GlobalSpotlight has created one-stop centres & women shelters across the country to provide services to victims of violence.
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UN Women Nigeria
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"When we say ‘we no go gree’ we mean we will not sit back and watch while women and girls’ rights, our collective rights, are stripped away. " said @BeatriceEyong @unwomenNG Rep at #WeNoGoGree side event #WomenDeliver2023 @unwomenafrica @UN_Women @UN_Nigeria @FordFoundation
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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Together with our partners, we are excited to announce the first annual #iwdnaijaawards on 5 March. The event will celebrate women's achievements and recognize individuals who have championed women’s political and socioeconomic empowerment in #nigeria
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Today, the @UN House, Abuja was officially lit up in bright orange to signify the @UN ’s commitment to put an end to #SGBV in #Nigeria #16Days #orangetheworld
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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"Women's organizations and networks can play a critical role in supporting advocacy and awareness raising interventions and enhance efforts to support reintegration of trafficking survivors in more sustainable ways" ~ @ComfortLUNWomen
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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Wherever you are in Nigeria (and beyond), know this, that sexual and gender-based violence is criminal and you can get help if you have suffered any form of violence. Speak up. We believe you. #SpotlightNG #SpotlightEndViolence
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UN Women Nigeria
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"AWLN is a glue to unite women’s networks in all their diversity around a common purpose of advancing gender equality in Nigeria." - @ComfortLUNWomen at the @AWLN_Nigeria Launch #AWLNNigeria
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
What's on your schedule for today? For us, it is standing up for women's rights. Will you join us?
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
Did you know that 75% of out-of-school children in Nigeria are girls? Don’t Miss our inaugural episode of The #GenerationEquality Chat Series featuring @Chikaskumle FRI 9th April, 11am WAT Topic: The Girl-Child & the Path to Leadership #IDeyWithHer #NoWomanNoNaija #ActForEqual
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
Today, @ComfortLUNWomen paid a virtual courtesy call on His Excellency @SenBalaMohammed , the Executive Governor of Bauchi State. The meeting was to review current partnerships and explore avenues to strengthen government mechanisms to eliminate violence against women.
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Placing women’s needs and leadership at the heart of effective response to #COVID19 will set us up for a more equitable, healthier future while saving the lives of many in #Nigeria . Learn more:
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
5 years
Depriving women of electoral opportunities by result manipulation & thuggery is a form of violence against women & a human rights abuse. Ending all discrimination against women in politics & the electoral process is a step towards achieving the #2030Agenda . #16daysNG #HearMeToo
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UN Women Nigeria
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For 1️⃣0️⃣ years, @unwomenNG has been supporting relevant government institutions to adopt global gender equality and women’s empowerment standards in their laws and policies. #10YearsofUNWomen #GenerationEquality #SDG5
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
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Schools around the world are reopening after #COVID19 lockdowns, but millions of girls are at risk of not going back. We can't let the pandemic rob girls of their right to education! Speak up and join @UN_Women & #GenerationEquality on #DayoftheGirlChild
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
#ICYMI : See photos from the launch of the #GenerationEquality campaign in 🇳🇬 #beijing25 👇
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Every time a woman speaks up about her experience of sexual violence and she’s not believed, rape culture flourishes. Every time you hear a survivor’s story: 1-Listen. 2-Believe. 3-Support. #orangetheworld #GenerationEquality #16Days #NoToSGBV #Nigeria
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
2 years
We are excited to have launched three joint projects today in Kaduna 🇳🇬! The projects focus on Women, Peace & Security, Women’s Economic Empowerment, Women’s Political Participation in Nigeria and @HeforsheNGR in #Kaduna A thread... 👇
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
We would love to hear about the amazing young girls or girl-led organisations who are developing innovative solutions or creating social impact in their communities. Some of your stories will be featured in our upcoming virtual event to commemorate #DayOfTheGirl
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
1 year
Today we join the world to call for an end to violence against women and girls. The campaign begins today. Play your role! #16daysofactivism2022 @unwomenNG @FMWA_ng @unwomen @BeatriceEyong
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
6 months
🔊 Let’s break the silence surrounding gender-based violence. It’s time to speak out, support survivors, and create a Nigeria where every woman and girl feels safe. INVEST YOUR VOICE #16DaysofActivism2023 #IDeyWithHer202 @unwomenafrica @un_nigeria @fmwa_ng @BeatriceEyong
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
5 years
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
We are LIVE at the official launch of the #GenerationEquality in Nigeria! Stay tuned! It's going to be an interactive evening!
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Explore how the #COVID19 pandemic impacts women and girls disproportionately with far reaching consequences around the world:
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
3 years
FUND + PROTECT + EMPOWER WOMEN. That's It. That's the Tweet. #IWD2021
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
#HappeningNow Join UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria @ComfortLUNWomen as she speaks on the #GenerationEquality campaign & the #InternationalWomenDay on @ChannelsTV 's Sunrise Daily. #IWD2020 #IWMNigeria
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Be the role model you wish you had growing up. Inspire the upcoming #GenerationEquality on #DayOfTheGirl .
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@unwomenNG
UN Women Nigeria
4 years
Men and young boys must act as agents of change when it comes to #EVAWG . They must hold other men accountable for their behavior and speak up on all forms of #SGBV #HeForShe #SpotlightNG
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