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Women
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Women in Public Life, a Newsletter Published by GADA is one of the outcomes of a series of activities that was aimed at building the capacity of Nigerian women for greater and more effective participation in the political transition process from military to civilian, which started in 1996. Like their counterparts in most parts of the world, Nigerian women have long been virtually excluded from decision making whether in the family or in the community and national life. And since
women are usually denied access to the mainstream media and
women’s issues when featured at all are kept off the front
pages, a special publication such as Women in Public Life is
expected to enhance the advocacy efforts of those who strive
to bring gender issues to the fore. ... |
Publication Editions |
| April-June 2005 edition | |
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Nigerian Women Now Demand 50% as they hold parallel conference
Nigerian women now want 50% representation in public decision making as a matter of right. This is a shift from the usual call for 30% Affirmative Action as a remedial measure based on the recommendations at the 1995 International Conference on Women held in Beijing China.
Female Police to carry Arms soon
The Inspector General of Police Mr. Sunday Ehindero has said that anti-riot policemen would be trained on how to handle arms and ammunition. He said ‘they will be part of the effort to forestall crisis in the Niger Delta. Police authority will not discriminate against female police.’ This cue is taken after the Norwegian version of gender sensitivity.
The women were there
The presence of women at the National Political Reform Conference (NPRC) is highlighted in this edition. Furthermore the committees they belong to are also listed. The unique demonstration of the intelligence of the women despite their small number is highly reported in this edition.
Women form 24.3% of Judges
Of a total population of 800 judges in Nigeria, only 195, representing 24.3 percent, are female. A breakdown showed that out of 17 justices of the Supreme Court, newly appointed Muktar is the only woman. The court of Appeal fairs slightly better, with nine women among its 44 justices…. read more in this edition.
Women steal the show at the Confab
Female delegates at the NPRC on political reforms earlier in June dwarf their male colleagues in performance outshining them in quality contributions and in the process earning the praise of conference chairman Justice Nikki Tobi…….. read more in this edition
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