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September 16, 2026

STRENGTHENING CAPACITIES OF EMERGING WOMEN LEADERS IN THE ECOWAS REGION TO EFFECTIVELY RESPOND TO CLIMATE-INDUCED HUMAN MOBILITY

The Women Environmental Programme (WEP), in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), convened a three-day capacity-building workshop from 31 August to 2 September 2026 as part of the Women’s Fellowship on Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change (HMCCC). The workshop formed part of a six-month regional fellowship designed to strengthen the capacity of emerging women […]

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September 7, 2026

WEP Participates in Roundtable on Justice and Nigeria’s Energy Future

Abuja, Nigeria | September 1, 2026 Women Environmental Programme (WEP) participated in the Justice and Energy Transition Roundtable held on September 1, 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation Center in Abuja. The roundtable brought together journalists, government representatives, civil society organisations, researchers, and other stakeholders to examine Nigeria’s energy transition through the lens of justice and accountability. WEP was […]

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July 20, 2026

From Consultation to Co-Creation: Why Africa’s Energy Transition Must Put Women and Persons with Disabilities at the Centre

New York, 13 July 2026 As Africa accelerates its shift toward clean energy, a critical question is gaining urgency: who gets to shape the continent’s energy future? For decades, discussions around energy access have focused largely on infrastructure, investment and technology. But at a side event hosted by Women Environmental Programme (WEP) during the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum […]

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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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