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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As part of their strategic objectives, EnviroNews Advocacy & Campaigns for Sustainability (Endvocas) and Women Environmental Programme (WEP) recently brought together 45 media professionals and climate change influencers in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, to discuss the future of environmental reporting and its role in helping the country to achieve its global climate and chemicals targets. This report chronicles the event, highlighting the story of […]
The Women Environmental Programme (WEP) Sierra Leone, with support from the European Union, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, concluded a one-day multi-stakeholder consultation meeting aimed at strengthening policy advocacy for the protection of women’s and children’s rights in Sierra Leone. The meeting, held at Two Brothers Hall on Skye Street in Freetown, brought together lawmakers, policymakers, civil society organizations, development […]
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 l’adaptation, les femmes demeurent souvent sous-représentées dans les cadres politiques relatifs au climat et à la […]
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