Capitalism and the “private family”
The peasant family, which existed before colonialism across most of Nigeria, was a productive unit. Men were heads of the household, but women and...
History of Women’s Oppression
Women’s oppression is the most deeply entrenched oppression. It is seen as biological, psychological, universal and age-old. This view impacts on how we understand...
We Should All Be Feminists
“I would like to ask that we begin to dream about and plan for a different world. A fairer world. World of happier men...
2016 International Women’s Day: a Pledge for Parity
This year International Women’s Day was celebrated at Federal Might House, Gudu, the Federal Capital Territory Secretariat of the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU).
The...
What does the Ese Oruru case say about Women’s Rights?
The case of Ese Oruru is a tragedy for this young woman, but also indicative of the position of many women in our society...
Women and Peace
by Josephine Alabi
Many women (like most men) in any organization, union, home, community and in the society at large are peacemakers. Poor and working...
Union Women Mark Women’s Day
and demand the reinstatement of Jimena Lopez
by Lola Akinlosotu
Women members of affiliates of both the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress commemorated the...
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by Deke Abi-Badru
Maternal and child mortality has remained very high in Nigeria despite the efforts aimed at reducing the incidences, and generally improve maternal...