DOWNLOAD – The Gender And Equal Opportunities Bill Nigerian Senators Voted Against

A bill seeking equal opportunities for all gender was today shot down by a male dominated Nigerian Senate. The bill, sponsored by a female Senator from Ekiti State, addresses issues such as inheritance by female children, the right of widows and right to maternity leave with pay for women in employment, among other things. This is a huge set back for the campaign an advocacy for gender parity in Nigeria. Download the full bill below:

NIGERIA – GENDER AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES BILL

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