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…
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…
Vision Spring Initiatives (VSI) is delighted to be a partner in the HIVOS We Lead project in Nigeria. We Lead is a revolutionary and comprehensive program that strives to increase the power and status of young women who are…
TODAY is International Day of Peace. Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to remind people the importance of building a…
Voices at Risk: Gendered impact of Insecurity, insurgency, terrorism on women, girls and women’s human rights defenders in Nigeria Spaces for Change Security Playbook Vision Spring Initiatives' revised copy
Every 31 July, the world celebrates the International African Women's Day. This day is set aside to celebrate and acknowledge the Fore-mothers of Africa who gallantly fought for the liberation and development of this continent. It has been commemorated every…
Insecurity and killing of Nigerians from across the 6 geo-political zones are gradually becoming a norm in Nigeria. We cannot explain how we got here as a nation, but there have been agitations and insurgency attacks, including a demand for self-rule. The government has continued to ignore these agitations and the increasing signs of fundamentalism sweeping across the country.
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also observed in support of taking action against gender inequality around the world. This years’ theme: ‘Gender Equality Today for…
JUSTICE IN COURT FOR NIGERIAN WOMEN APRIL 6, 2022 According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in March 2022, Nigeria ranked 184 out of 192 countries in women’s representation in national parliaments. Nigerian women have been underrepresented and marginalized from inception…
Sexual violence is any act committed against someone's sexual integrity without the person's freely given consent. It transcends the violation of one’s body physically. Increasingly, sexual violence has been a major problem in every part of the world; statistics show that…