To commemorate International Women’s Day, Hajiya Mairo Bello, Executive Director of Adolescent Health and Information Projects (AHIP), has emphasized the need to forge women’s economic empowerment.
Ms. Bello highlighted several key areas that require attention to promote women’s economic empowerment, including:
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Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Talent: Ensuring equal opportunities for women in the workforce.
Supporting Women in Leadership: Encouraging women to take on leadership roles in decision-making, business, and STEM fields.
Infrastructure Development: Designing and building infrastructure that meets the needs of women and girls.
Health Awareness: Empowering women and girls to make informed decisions about their health.
Sustainable Agriculture: Involving women and girls in sustainable agriculture and food security initiatives.
Quality Education: Providing women and girls with access to quality education and training.
Sports Participation: Promoting women and girls’ participation and achievement in sports.
Creative Talent: Showcasing the creative and artistic talent of women and girls.
Advancing Women and Girls: Addressing other areas that support the advancement of women and girls.
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By focusing on these areas, we can work towards creating a more equitable society where women and girls have equal opportunities
to thrive.