UPCOMING: Events that may interest you!
16th GLOBAL ELOY CONFERENCE AND AWARDS 2024 Lagos: November 26-30th, 2024 Join the ultimate celebration of women’s empowerment at the 16th Global ELOY Conference and Awards 2024. Explore business opportunities on our international trade and empowerment mission. Visit innovative manufacturing sites meat and great with high profile influencers and change makers. Enjoy a pre-conference and […]
Ozempic
A weight loss Solution or a Facade? By Ese Ogaga As National Diabetes Awareness Month unfolds, the buzz around Ozempic, a medication traditionally prescribed for Type 2 diabetes continues to take an interesting turn. Recently, many people have spoken about its potential for weight loss and raising questions for those considering it beyond its intended […]
November Matters: Supporting Men’s Health Beyond the Moustache
by Franklin Ekezie Getting older is a blessing, though it sometimes comes with a few extra “gifts” we did not exactly ask for. And for men, these “gifts” can include issues like prostate health concerns. Just like heart health or managing blood pressure, prostate health deserves a spot on our radar, especially as our loved […]
When Men & Women Collaborate
The Empowering Impact of Tubo & Ugo Monye’s Runway Moment by Emmanuella Abraham The dazzling lights of Lagos Fashion Week 2024 brought with them not just cutting-edge designs but a powerful story of collaboration that embodies unity and the spirit of mutual support between men and women. Ugo Monye, the renowned designer celebrated for his […]
Celebrating 10 years of #HerForShe Movement: Spotlighting Men Who Go the Extra Mile
By Adaline Sosu Who says superheroes do not exist? For the past decade, the HeForShe movement has been unveiling a league of extraordinary gentlemen, men who have swapped capes for commitment and superpowers for solidarity in the quest for gender equality. At the last United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), the HeForShe movement marked its ten-year […]
Breaking the Cycle
Why Raising Boys Like We Raise Girls Matters By Nkem Offonabo We meticulously teach our daughters how to be perfect wives, homemakers, and paragons of virtue, but one cannot help but wonder: what about the boys? Are they expected to magically transform into respectful, responsible men without guidance? The answer, unfortunately, is as clear as […]
BEYOND THE BALLOT:
REFLECTION ON WHERE IT ALL WENT WRONG FOR KAMALA HARRIS By Chloé Beaufoy With the dust finally settling after the recent U.S. election and Kamala Harris’s surprising defeat, opinions are swirling faster than a political rumour mill. Journalists and the general public are abuzz with mixed feelings about why Kamala faltered and how Trump managed […]
The Honourable Speaker
Who is Raising the Voice of Women and Girls in Nigeria By May Ikeora Hon. Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives Hon. Dr. Tajudeen Abbas is a distinguished Nigerian politician and academic who currently serves as the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives. Born on October 1, 1963, in Zaria, […]
FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION:
The History of the 16 Days of Activism By Joy Veroti Every year, from November 25 to December 10, a global campaign known as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender- Based Violence galvanizes individuals and organizations around the world to take a stand against violence towards women and girls. This period is not just […]
ISSUE 007
Hello, trailblazers! This November, we are shining a spotlight on an essential truths! we can not raise women without raising men alongside them. In this special issue, we explore the #HeForShe movement, raising boys with the same empathy and respect we instill in our girls, and redefining men’s health beyond the moustache with the Movember […]