Should women vote for women simply because they are women? Should a female candidate automatically receive the support of other women, regardless of her competence, character, political record or understanding of the issues affecting the people she hopes to represent?
Introduction Nigeria’s democratic journey has spanned more than two and a half decades of uninterrupted civilian rule. Since the restoration of democratic governance in 1999, the country has conducted successive elections, witnessed peaceful transfers of power, strengthened democratic institutions, and expanded civic participation. These achievements are significant and worthy of recognition. However, democracy cannot be[…]
The team at HEIR Women Hub envisioned the year 2025 as Visibility Year. This enabled the capacity of each member to think beyond our Strategic Plan and double up on how we implement our projects. While making palpable impacts is at the core of our mission, positioning what we develop and build is vital for[…]