UN Women Nigeria newsletter vol 4. Issue 2, july-dec 2025

This edition of the Impact Brief captures a defining period in Nigeria’s journey toward gender equality, marked by growing national momentum to advance women’s leadership, participation, and safety. Central to this is the push for the Special Seats Bill, which has brought together traditional rulers, policymakers, civil society, and communities in a collective call for more inclusive governance and progress toward SDG Target 5.5. Beyond political representation, the newsletter highlights efforts to address structural barriers—from integrating gender into climate commitments and launching Nigeria’s first National Time Use Survey to strengthening responses to gender-based violence, including emerging digital risks. As the country marked key global milestones on gender equality and women, peace, and security, these stories reflect a broader shift toward accountability, collaboration, and sustained action to ensure that every woman and girl can fully participate in shaping Nigeria’s future.