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Women & Youths Empowerment

Women & Youths Empowerment

Women & Youths Empowerment: Highlighting gender equality initiatives, women in leadership, and the socio-economic advancement of women across the region.

Women & Youths Empowerment

Beyond the Celebration: How Women of Vision Int’l Ministries Built a 28-Year Legacy of Faith, Service, and Female Empowerment

By Kabir Isa

Women of Vision International Ministries celebrated its 28th anniversary with a successful convention, blending spiritual empowerment through worship and deliverance with tangible community support like food and clothing distribution. The ministry's remarkable journey, from a humble home prayer group to an established international organization, underscores the power of faith and resilience in overcoming leadership challenges. A core insight is that sustainable ministry growth is anchored in persistent prayer, divine guidance, and the unwavering dedication of a committed team, as exemplified by founder Pastor Elizabeth Omoike and

Women & Youths Empowerment

Beyond Condemnation: How Religious Leadership and UN Partnership Are Forging a New Front Against Gender-Based Violence

By Kabir Isa

This high-level Algerian government initiative leverages religious institutions as a primary force for social change, uniquely positioning mosques and religious leaders to combat violence against women through theological guidance and community influence. A key strategic insight is the formal partnership with the UN Population Fund, blending religious authority with international frameworks to address both physical and emerging digital (cyber) violence. The program's core actionable takeaway is a nationwide training curriculum for Imams and female religious guides, aiming to standardize a compassionate, faith-based counter-n

Women & Youths Empowerment

NCWS, SEC call for protection against digital GBV

By Kabir Isa

By Justina Auta The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), in partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has called for stronger measures to protect women and girls against digital Gender-Based Violence (GBV) nationwide. The call was made during a one-day sensitisation programme in Abuja, marking the 2025 commemorationContinue Reading