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July 14, 2026

Democracy Without Women Is Democracy Diminished: Reflections from the Fifth Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy in Madrid

Democracy Without Women Is Democracy Diminished: Reflections from the Fifth Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy in Madrid By: Dr. Priscilla M. Achakpa   Sitting among ministers, diplomats, United Nations representatives, parliamentarians, academics, and civil society leaders at the Fifth Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy (FFF) in Madrid, I am reminded that some conversations transcend borders. The discussions on […]

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July 14, 2026

Call for Trainers – Digital Skills Development Programme(Cohort II) 2026

Location: Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Women Environmental Programme (WEP) is inviting applications from qualified and passionate ICT trainers to facilitate a 3-month Digital Skills Development Programme under the WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Action for Sustainable Development project. This initiative aims to empower young girls, women, and persons with disabilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, by building practical digital […]

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July 7, 2026

Call for Seed Grant Applications 2026 – Nigeria and Seirra Leone

1. Background Women Environmental Programme (WEP) calls for applications from women-led and women’s rights organizations to contribute to realizing the goal of the WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Actions for Sustainable Development. The WomenPower2030 project has the overall objective to advance the rights and leadership of women, girls, and other marginalized persons in the framework of sustainable development. The project’s expected outcome is increased […]

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July 6, 2026

Policy Brief: Strengthening Policies for Women’s and Children’s Rights in Sierra Leone – June 2026

Sierra Leone has adopted important legal and policy measures to protect women and children, including the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Act 2022, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024, the Sexual Offences Act, the Child Rights Act, and sectoral policies on reproductive health and gender-based violence. However, the main challenge is no longer simply the absence of laws but […]

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July 6, 2026

Review and Validation Workshop of the Draft Climate Change Strategic Action Plan for Local Governments in Niger State

On 20th of May 2026, stakeholders from government institutions, civil society organizations,  climate actors, community representatives, and development partners gathered in Minna, Niger State, for the Review and Validation Workshop of the Draft Climate Change Strategic Action Plan for Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Niger State. Convened by Women Environmental Programme in collaboration with Community Development and Climate Care (CDCC), […]

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July 2, 2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Digital Skills Development Programme for Young Girls, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (Cohort II)

Women Environmental Programme (WEP) is pleased to announce a call for applications for a 3-month Digital Skills Development Program under the WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Action for Sustainable Development project.  This programme is designed to empower young girls, women, and persons with disabilities who are passionate about building their capacity in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and other digital applications.  About […]

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June 30, 2026

CHAMADA PARA CANDIDATURAS: Bolsa para Mulheres sobre Mobilidade Humana no Contexto das Alterações Climáticas (HMCCC)

A região da CEDEAO enfrenta desafios crescentes relacionados com a mobilidade humana induzida pelas alterações climáticas, afetando desproporcionalmente as mulheres devido às desigualdades estruturais. Apesar do seu papel fundamental no fortalecimento da resiliência e da adaptação, as mulheres continuam frequentemente sub-representadas nos quadros políticos sobre clima e migração. A Bolsa para Mulheres sobre Mobilidade Humana no Contexto das Alterações Climáticas (HMCCC) tem […]

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June 30, 2026

CHAMADA PARA MENTORES: Bolsa para Mulheres sobre Mobilidade Humana no Contexto das Alterações Climáticas (HMCCC)

A região da CEDEAO enfrenta desafios crescentes relacionados com a mobilidade humana induzida pelas alterações climáticas, afetando desproporcionalmente as mulheres devido às desigualdades estruturais. Apesar do seu papel fundamental no fortalecimento da resiliência e da adaptação, as mulheres continuam frequentemente sub-representadas nos quadros políticos sobre clima e migração. A Bolsa para Mulheres sobre Mobilidade Humana no Contexto das Alterações Climáticas (HMCCC) visa […]

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June 26, 2026

APPEL À CANDIDATURES POUR LES MENTORS: Bourse pour les femmes sur la mobilité humaine dans le contexte du changement climatique (HMCCC)

La région de la CEDEAO est confrontée à des défis croissants liés à la mobilité humaine induite par le changement climatique, qui affectent de manière disproportionnée les femmes en raison des inégalités systémiques. Malgré leur rôle essentiel dans le renforcement de la résilience et de l’adaptation, les femmes demeurent souvent sous-représentées dans les cadres politiques relatifs au climat et à […]

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June 26, 2026

Validation of Zamfara State Women’s Economic Empowerment Policy

A Two-Day Stakeholders’ Consultation, Expert Review and Validation Workshop on the Domestication of the National Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy in Zamfara State was held from 30th to 31st May, 2026 at Karma Guest Inn, Sokoto, Sokoto State. The Workshop was convened by the Zamfara State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, with technical and financial support from the […]

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