1.  Title: Women's empowerment gains in Nigeria. Author: Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Center for Communication Programs. Population Communication Services [PCS] Source: COMMUNICATION IMPACT. 2000 Feb;(8):1-2. Abstract: The Democracy and Governance Project has contributed to women's empowerment gains in Nigeria. This project aims to enable women to participate more in political life and to place women s issues such as access to health care, children's education, and enforcement of gender-balanced laws on the national political agenda. It capitalized on the existing networks, strengths, and infrastructure of 31 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Phase I of the project was implemented between March 1997 and February 1998, addressing three main issues: women's political empowerment, fundamental human rights and civic responsibility, and democratic participation. The NGOs conducted community education, hands-on leadership capacity-building workshop, lobbying and advocacy initiatives, and the promotion of women political candidates in the mass media. An evaluation of the impact of the project showed that the level of exposure to democracy and governance activities was directly and positively correlated with knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding democracy and governance issues. In addition, findings of the evaluation testify to the positive contribution of the project and demonstrate the effectiveness of such multimedia and grassroots approach to democracy and governance reform. Language: English Keywords: NIGERIA | SUMMARY REPORT | DEMOCRACY | WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT | NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS | WOMEN'S GROUPS | Africa, Western | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Developing Countries | Political Systems | Women's Status | Socioeconomic Factors | Economic Factors | Organizations | Interest Groups | Political Factors Document Number: 149676 |
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