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Harnessing Demographic Dividend for Sustainable Development in Nigeria
UNFPA Nigeria with support from West and Central African Regional Oce organized the biggest ever conference of Muslim religious leaders to discuss their role in demographic dividend. The two day conference was ocially opened by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo. After the two day deliberation, the leaders reached consensus around sensitive issues such as family planning and pledged to lead a radical social norm change that will transform Nigeria.
State of World Population 2017
In today’s world, gaps in wealth have grown shockingly wide. Billions of people linger at the bottom, denied their human rights and prospects for a better life. At the top, resources and privileges accrue at explosive rates, pushing the world ever further from the vision of equality embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Response to the Chibok girls
This factsheet highlights UNFPA and the Government of Canada's response to the freed Chibok girls
UNFPA in Nigeria Vol. 1 Issue 5
Adolescent Girl Initative In Northern Nigeria
Northern Nigeria has the highest rates of female iliteracy in the country, and accounts for negative health outcomes, which includes maternal mortality. There is a strong and positive relationship between access to formal education among girls and healthier reproductive health behaviors.
Real People, Real Stories
Real people, real stories. Join the campaign to end FGM in Nigeria
Preliminary findings of Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria
Nigeria has the highest absolute number of female genital mutilation (FGM) worldwide, accounting for about one-quarter of the estimated 130 million survivors of FGM in the world. Despite legislation and policies prohibiting the practice, it still occurs in many communities and settings in Nigeria. This Survey report highlights the prevalent rate of FGM in Nigeria and identifies the States where it is most prevalent.