UN, Media Leaders Unite to Boost Women’s Political Representation in Nigeria
Source: Arise
The United Nations in Nigeria, led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has convened editors and senior leaders of media houses at the UN House in Abuja to advance dialogue on women’s political participation and leadership.
The engagement is part of the UN’s broader push under the Africa Facility for Women in Political Leadership a bold initiative designed to build an enabling ecosystem that supports and sustains women in politics and governance across Africa.
The conversation comes at a pivotal moment for Nigeria. As the nation joined the world to mark the Beijing+30 anniversary and undertakes a comprehensive constitutional reform, including the Reserved Seats for Women’s Bill, the UN emphasised that increasing women’s representation is not just about fairness it is about securing Nigeria’s competitive advantage as Africa’s largest democracy.
The United Nations in Nigeria, led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has convened editors and senior leaders of media houses at the UN House in Abuja to advance dialogue on women’s political participation and leadership.
The engagement is part of the UN’s broader push under the Africa Facility for Women in Political Leadership a bold initiative designed to build an enabling ecosystem that supports and sustains women in politics and governance across Africa.
The conversation comes at a pivotal moment for Nigeria. As the nation joined the world to mark the Beijing+30 anniversary and undertakes a comprehensive constitutional reform, including the Reserved Seats for Women’s Bill, the UN emphasised that increasing women’s representation is not just about fairness it is about securing Nigeria’s competitive advantage as Africa’s largest democracy.