Centre for Family Health Initiative

11/03/2026

Join us for an engaging and impactful session at this year’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) event as we explore the theme “Systems Approach to Tackling Structural Barriers Affecting Women and Girls.”

This promises to be an enlightening conversation where leading experts and passionate advocates will unpack the systemic challenges limiting the rights, opportunities, and well-being of women and girls, while sharing practical pathways for sustainable change.

If you are passionate about gender equality, social justice, and empowering women and girls, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.

Date: Thursday, 12th March, 2026
Time: 8:30 -10:00 am (EST), 12:30 -2:00 pm (GMT), 1:30 -3:00 pm (GMT+1)

Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TwF6M3qDTzGqC_n6jFJ0qA

Be part of this important dialogue. Your voice, participation, and ideas matter as we work together to break structural barriers and build a more equitable future for women and girls.

05/03/2026

According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Nigeria ranks 147 out of 191 countries on the Gender Inequality Index, reflecting large disparities between men and women in reproductive health, empowerment, and labour market participation. ¹

These inequalities manifest in real and measurable ways that compromise the wellbeing and opportunities of women and girls across the country.

One of the most profound impacts of gender inequality in Nigeria is observed in health outcomes. The maternal mortality ratio remains unacceptably high at 512 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, indicating that women are still at disproportionate risk during pregnancy and childbirth compared to global averages. ²

Political inequality further illustrates the scale of exclusion. In the current 10th National Assembly (2023–2027), women remain severely underrepresented in national decision-making. Altogether, women hold just 21 out of 469 seats in the National Assembly, representing about 4.2% of federal lawmakers.¹⁰

Read more: https://www.cfhinitiative.org/gender-inequality-a-threat-to-the-health-safety-and-rights-of-women-and-girls-in-nigeria/

05/03/2026

Nigeria’s maternal health landscape continues to reveal stark inequalities that jeopardize the lives of women and newborns, particularly in underserved states like Adamawa and Zamfara.

Despite global and national efforts to improve maternal survival, access to essential care remains limited for millions of women across the country.

Read more: https://www.cfhinitiative.org/maternal-health-access-to-care/

05/03/2026

25/02/2026

24/02/2026

A comprehensive food demonstration session was conducted at Girei A Primary Health Care Centre, targeting 13 pregnant women and 13 lactating mothers. The session was facilitated by a food security and nutrition specialist.

The session aimed to:
1. Promote the importance of adequate and balanced nutrition for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children.
2. Increase knowledge of locally available, affordable, and nutritious food options.
3. Strengthen understanding of optimal infant and young child feeding practices.
4. Demonstrate practical, hygienic food preparation techniques.

Participants were actively engaged in discussions on how commonly available food items within the community can be combined to achieve a balanced diet and improve overall family health outcomes.

Have you ever prepared:

1. JOLLOF RICE with LOCUST BEAN and MORINGA LEAVES?

2. DO YOU LIKE TOM BROWN - Yes or No?

Tell us in the comment below.

Grand Challenges Nigeria World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria Health Watch National Primary Health Care Development Agency

10/02/2026

Health is often misunderstood as the absence of illness, yet evidence shows that health is far more than treating disease after it occurs. The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
read more: https://www.cfhinitiative.org/health-is-more-than-treating-illness/

06/02/2026

Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful traditional practice and a clear form of gender-based violence that fundamentally violates the human rights of girls and women.
Globally, more than 230 million girls and women alive today have undergone FGM, spanning at least 30 countries across Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.
read more: https://bit.ly/4tnDYJr

04/02/2026

FGM is a lifelong violation of girls’ rights. Over 230 million girls and women carry its scars, and millions more remain at risk. Survivors live with lasting psychological effects, including post-traumatic stress, fear, and diminished self-worth, which influence education, employment, and social participation.
read more: https://bit.ly/4qhVw6W

01/02/2026

As we begin a new month, we extend our best wishes for continued progress, good health, and success in all endeavors.
May this month bring renewed focus, productive partnerships, and positive outcomes for all.

29/01/2026

Economic exclusion is not merely an economic challenge it is a human rights violation. Recognizing it as a form of gender-based violence strengthens advocacy, accountability, and policy responses, and is essential to building societies where women can live, work, and thrive free from coercion and inequality.
read more: https://www.cfhinitiative.org/economic-exclusion-as-gender-based-violence/