Most do not notice it, but across the global development landscape, gender mainstreaming, once seen as essential to effective programming, is quietly being pushed aside. Either through budget cuts or discussions that now avoid the subject altogether, the handwriting is clearly on the wall. According to Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, “Brutal funding cuts […]
As I walked into the hall, one question lingered in my mind: “What real impact will this event have on the growing mental health challenges we face in Nigeria, particularly in these times of rising inflation and scarce financial resources?” It was World Mental Health Day, and like many UN-recognized days, it was marked by
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Imagine this vibrant scene – young schoolgirls clad in brilliant orange attires, gathered to learn how to tackle a crucial issue: gender-based violence (GBV). The endgame? To broaden their understanding about GBV, raise their level of consciousness on the warning signs, and to be able to develop the confidence to speak out should
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