PAWED ADVOCACY VISIT TO THE ENUGU STATE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION
On Wednesday, 3rd August 2022, members of the PAWED coalition embarked on an advocacy visit to the Enugu State Ministry of Information. Participating in the
Partnership for Advancing Women Empowerment in Development
Achieving women's economic empowerment through advocacy and capacity building
Introduction
Women in South Eastern Nigeria face many hurdles in their quest for economic empowerment. They contend with gender-discriminatory cultural practices and social norms, unpaid domestic labour, and low access to capital. These and other constraints keep women poor and financially dependent on their male counterparts.
The development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) has partnered with South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO) to form the Partnership for Advancing Women in Economic Development (PAWED).
Project objectives
To strengthen the capacity of women’s economic collectives in Enugu state to be able to conduct high-impact, evidence-informed advocacy to improve the livelihood of economically active women and girls in the state.
Advocacy visits to relevant government agencies: To strengthen the capacity of women’s economic collectives in the state, members of the Partnership for the Advancement of Women’s Economic Development.
Capacity building through advocacy and training: participants discussed and proposed several recommendations to tackle issues relating to women’s economic empowerment in Enugu State.
Policy Dialogue Sessions to improve the economic situation of women: The PAWED project was formed to strengthen the capacity of women’s economic collectives in Enugu state to conduct high-impact evidence-informed advocacy to improve the livelihood of economically active women and girls in the state
Main Activities include
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PAWED ADVOCACY VISIT TO THE ENUGU SME CENTRE
On Friday, 29th July, members of the PAWED coalition embarked on an advocacy visit to the Enugu SME Agency. Participating in the advocacy visit were:
PAWED ADVOCACY VISIT TO THE ENUGU STATE MINISTRY OF BUDGET AND PLANNING
On Thursday, 28th July, members of the PAWED coalition embarked on an advocacy visit to the Enugu State Ministry of Budget and Planning. Participating in
PAWED ADVOCACY VISIT TO THE ENUGU STATE ECONOMIC PLANNING COMMISSION
On Thursday, 9th June 2022, members of the PAWED coalition embarked on and advocacy visit to the Enugu State Economic Planning Commission. Participating in the
PAWED Policy Dialogue Session
Research shows a 6.3 percent unemployment gap between men and women in Nigeria. This highlights a rather obscure fact that is holding the nation back.
Women Economic Empowerment: The PAWED Report
WORKSHOP REPORT: PARTNERSHIP FOR ADVANCING WOMEN IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (PAWED) BACKGROUND Women in South Eastern Nigeria face many hurdles in their quest for economic empowerment.