Domestic Abuse in Nigeria
‘We are brought up to think suffering this violence is OK’
Domestic violence, widespread sexual harassment and abuse are serious problems in Nigeria. One government...
Legalisation of Abortion Would Reduce Suffering
The right for a woman to control her own body should be a fundamental human right. Every woman should be able to control her...
It is a Woman’s Right to Control Her Own Body!
In January of this year, some five million women took to the streets in 673 marches across the world. These women marched against Trump...
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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2019 General Elections: No to the Bosses’ Parties!
Time to Build the Masses Alternative!!
On 16 February and 2 March, Nigerians will head for the polls in what is turning out to be...
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THE MIDWIVES SERVICE SCHEME IN NIGERIA: A CASE OF A TEMPORARRY...
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...