DESTROYING THE TOP 10 AFRICAN MYTHS ABOUT WOMEN IN SPORTS Myth 1: Women’s Empowerment Comes at the Expense of Men It is a common misunderstanding in many parts of Nigeria that empowering women means men lose out. However, when Nigerian women are given opportunities for education, entrepreneurship, and career choices, they contribute significantly to the […]

VOLUNTEERING: CREATES VALUE FOR ALL Volunteering is all about giving back without expecting anything in return, whether it’s in the form of money or material goods. According to the United Nations Volunteer (UNV) programme, volunteerism can be classified into four categories: campaigning or advocacy, civic participation, service to others or philanthropy, and mutual aid or

PROTECTING OUR GIRLS FROM SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN SPORT Sexual harassment, including unwelcome advances, requests for sexual favors, and other forms of inappropriate conduct, is a significant issue in sports. It can occur as a separate act or be part of a broader pattern of abuse. Romantic or sexual relationships between coaches and athletes are considered

SPORT: GREAT DRIVER OF GENDER EQUALITY IN AFRICA “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.” (5th of the Sustainable Development Goals) Sport has the potential to serve as a powerful tool for advocating and raising awareness about gender equality in Nigeria. It can contribute to breaking down societal and cultural barriers that discriminate

SPORT: GREAT DRIVER OF GENDER EQUALITY IN AFRICA Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.” (5th of the Sustainable Development Goals) Sport has the potential to serve as a powerful tool for advocating and raising awareness about gender equality in Nigeria. It can contribute to breaking down societal and cultural barriers that discriminate