VSI – Vision Spring Initiatives

September 2022

THE SHRINKING CIVIC SPACE IMPACT ON WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS

The promotion and implementation of repressive policies, as well as participation limits, have mostly stifled the development of progressive institutional structures. The civic space is being repressed as a result of this. Participation is critical, especially for impact and policymakers, but Nigeria’s closing civic space has impeded the involvement of crucial players, particularly women. Governments are …

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Digital Rights Restrictions; A Menace To Civic Space

Women, children and women activist/human rights defenders in conflict situations are at heightened risks of experiencing verbal abuse and harassment, gendered physical attacks, acid attacks, rape and other forms of sexual attacks, and become targets of hate speech based on misogyny, homophobia, transphobia and racism. (Amnesty International, 2019). Through restrictive bills, the Nigerian state is …

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