FAME foundation was established to solicit, encourage and advance the social, emotional and economic wellbeing of women and girls as well as formulate programmes within the framework of national development plan with a view to enhancing the participation of women and advocate for gender parity in the society.
FAME foundation firmly believe that the entire nation, businesses, communities and groups can benefit from the implementation of programs and policies that adopt the notion of women empowerment.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has noted that gender balancing to give fair participation in governance to both men and women in Nigeria is an important […]
There are claims that sexual abuse is on the rise in Nigeria. And these abuses also commonly happen in schools. Interestingly, these claims are supported with statistics. The United Nations […]
A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Afghanistan where an extra nine million people have been plunged into severe food poverty since the Taliban seized power. New parents said they have sold their […]
The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi has approved the dismissal of two lecturers, Abubakar Baba and Adebusoye Sunday over allegations of sexual harassment leveled against them. The Rector, […]
The Edo State Government has said it would establish specialised courts for the speedy and seamless trial of rape and other sexual and gender-based violence offences in the state. The […]
Benin has become the sixth African country to pass more liberal abortion laws. Parliamentarians in Benin have voted to legalise abortion in the West African country, where it was already authorised […]
The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has signed the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Bill into law. Oyetola said his decision to sign the bill into law was aimed at further […]
Historically, women have faced barriers when it comes to participating in society. There is a marginalization towards women in various ways, such as wide pay gaps, uneven opportunities, and unequal […]
The High Court has offered an in-depth explanation on factors to consider while presiding over matrimonial property disputes and declared that housewives should be paid. Justice Teresiah Matheka, while presiding […]
A bill to provide more representation for women in government by creating 111 additional electoral seats has scaled second reading on the floor of the House of Representatives. The Gender […]