In June, I was scheduled to attend the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain (June 28– July 4th, 2025). As President of WAVE Foundation Africa
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Proud to have represented the Women’s Major Group as a speaker from the floor at a key side event during hashtag#HLPF2025, focusing on: “Accelerating SDG Achievement in African Countries, LDCs, LLDCs, and Middle-Income Nations.”
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WAVE Foundation Africa represented by Josiah Obeka and Olamuyiwa Sobowale, we actively participated in the National Assembly public hearing on HB.2090 and HB.558, two pivotal bills aiming to create a robust National Agency for Child Protection and Enforcement in Nigeria.
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WAVE Foundation Africa represented by Ihesiaba Daniel and Nafisat Mohammed fully present in showing our support during the NASS OPEN WEEK
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WAVE Foundation Africa, represented by Ishioma Appiah-Yeboah, with its commitment to deepen civic engagement and champion political inclusion across Nigeria
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I do not come from a traditional academic background in gender studies. I’ve never sat behind a lectern discussing feminist theory or published in peer-reviewed gender journals. But I have stood in dusty village squares, held the trembling hands of girls
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In the past decade, Nigeria has witnessed a subtle but perceptible shift in public discourse around Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Conversations that were once taboo are gradually making their way into family living rooms, media platforms, and even legislative spaces.
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Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Saddle River Day School in New Jersey, where I engaged with a curious and vibrant kindergarten class. My presentation introduced the students to Nigeria—its culture, people, and cuisine.
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This April, I had the privilege of participating in the 2025 World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.—a gathering that brought together global policymakers, economists, civil society leaders, and development experts to address the pressing challenges shaping our world.
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As the President of WAVE Foundation Africa , it brings me immense joy to see that our advocacy is yielding results, even in the face of limited funding. Our voices are being heard, and the results speak volumes!
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