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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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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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