Addressing gender inclusive issues, catalyst to tackle povertyPIC, NESG

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  • The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) and Policy Innovation Center (PIC) urged stakeholders to adopt strategic approaches to gender inclusion
  • The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) emphasized that democracy in Nigeria remains incomplete without the inclusion of women in policymaking
  • UNICEF’s Gender and Development Manager, Ms. Takudzwa Kanyangarara, stressed the importance of empowering girls by providing them with essential information and services

Stakeholders can for improved gender inclusion to tackle poverty
Photo credit: OriginalSource: OriginalMoreso, the scourge of multi-dimensional poverty persists and continues to entangle millions in its grip. “Hence Gender Inclusion Summit must permeate every facet of our existence, must influence the fabrics of our society and must be used to shape our collective future.”By uniting the collective power of the government, development partners, civil societies, academia, the private sectors and citizens, we aim to inspire a collective commitment and focused action towards building a gender inclusive society.”NILDS: Democracy not elusive with exclusion of womenEmpowering girls vital to reducing poverty in Nigeria – UNICEF”Girls have told us how crucial it is to provide them with the information and services they need to make informed decisions about their health and everyday lives.””Unbearable,” Sanusi decries spate of economic hardship in Nigeria

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