ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS

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The Pursuit of Justice and the Burden of Silence

The Pursuit of Justice and the Burden of Silence As many as 15 students came forward with allegations, agreeing to testify against the professor in court.Gender-based violence, particularly sexual violence,…
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Twenty years of the Maputo Protocol: Progress, challenges and prospects, By Olufunke Baruwa

Twenty years of the Maputo Protocol: Progress, challenges and prospects, By Olufunke Baruwa Implementing the Maputo Protocol in Nigeria has witnessed mixed progress across various aspects of women's rights.At various…
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A Woman’s Right to her Real Estate

A Woman’s Right to her Real Estate I want to talk about the Malawian “Hyena” issue. Actually, I want to SCREAM!!! I was shocked beyond words to read that a man…
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The Politics Of A Few

The Politics Of A Few…A Case for Women’s Inclusion in Politics Politics is a game of numbers! This is an adage that cannot be more apt for the Nigerian political…
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Madam President

Madam President, FRN!!! Please welcome, Madam President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria! But, alas! It was just a dream….Tuesday, November 8th, 2016, will be a day forever edged in…

PUBLICATIONS

Closing the Gender Gap​

One of the most fascinating developments in African politics has been the increase in women’s political participation since the mid-1990s. Women are becoming more engaged in a variety of institutions, from local government to legislatures to even the executive - Article culled from COMMON KNOWLEDGE AUGUST 2018

Getting Women Elected: Challenges and Opportunities

Read up on Funke Baruwa’s contribution in the Series 3 of CDD’s Women report titled “Getting Women Elected”. In this publication, Funke reviews issues and prospects from the 2019 General Election focusing on “Young Women in Politics in Nigeria”

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