The Time For Women's Equal Representation is Now
Nigeria has one of the lowest rates of women's representation in government globally. It's time for change. We're advocating for policies and initiatives that close the gender gap and give women an equal voice in leadership
The Nigerian Women Trust Fund amplifies women's voices and promotes gender equality. We partner to empower women, drive research, and advocate for policy change.
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…NWTF calls for action The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) has watched with utmost dismay the new wave of Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) spreading all over social media, the latest of which is the case of a father under-dressing his child for adult entertainment. This trend is not only worrying but calls…
The National Institute for Leadership and Ending Violence against Women and Girls (NILEVAWG) has completed a three-day national capacity building for young women between the ages of 18 and 35. The Institute, which is a brainchild of the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) is to equip participants with leadership and mobilizing skills, and existing frameworks…
Current Figures
REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP IS EXTREMELY LOW
Nigeria has remained at the lowest ebb globally in terms of women’s leadership and representation. Except for 2007 when the country recorded 11% representation of women in elective positions. Since then, the country has witnessed a reduced percentage of female representation. Currently, the percentage of women is about 4.8% since the 2019 General Elections.
ELEVATING HER VOICE
Our programmes empower women to participate fully across all sectors of society. We facilitate training, drive research, accelerate advocacy efforts, provide mentorship, and develop strategic interventions – all to dismantle root causes limiting Nigerian women.
Voters Education and Election Observation
Young Women Mentorship
Support to Female Politicians
Policy Advocacy
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