Advancing Women’s Inclusion and Representation in Leadership and Political Processes in Nigeria

Through this Call, UN Women seeks to build and support partnerships with Nigerian women in their diversities; communities; relevant Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies; cultural and traditional leaders; political parties; women movements, coalitions, networks and organizations; civil society; faith-based organizations; media and the private sector to support and catalyze such actions that will enhance women’s representation through establishment of a constitutional gender quota in elective and appointive positions. 

Proponents must demonstrate how they will coordinate, collaborate and build synergy with the current UN Women Implementing Partners under the ADVANCE Women Political Participation Project funded by the Government of Canada, as well as with other initiatives supported by non-UN Women partners. The ADVACE WPP Project is being implemented through a combination of coordinated short- and long-term strategies. Short-term strategies seek to support legislative reforms and lift barriers that impede women’s participation in political and decision-making processes and engage male political leaders to be champions on gender-related issues and women empowerment initiatives, including advocacy on affirmative action legislation. Long term intervention focuses on increasing the capacity of elected and appointed women leaders, expanding their resources and networks, and institutionalizing gender-responsive policies and practices to create enabling environment for effective women participation in leadership and political processes.