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DAY THREE OF 10 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST VAWP

IRIAD & @ElectoralHub are sounding the alarm: Violence Against Women in Politics (VAWP) doesn’t come in just one form and every form silences participation and representation in democracy.

#EndVAWPNow #SheLeadsSheRepresents

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IRIAD with @ElectoralHub on DAY TWO of 10 DAYS of Activism on End VAWP

LET'S END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN POLITICS NOW!

#EndVAWPNow #SheLeadsSheRepresents #SafeVoicesStrongDemocracies #WomenInPolitics #InclusiveDemocracy #GenderRightsAndJustic

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Read IRIAD Public Statement on 10 days of Activism Against Violence Against Women in Politics 2026
#EndVAWPNow #SheLeadsSheRepresents #SafeVoicesStrongDemocracy #StandWithWomenInPolitics #WomenLeadDemocracyThrives #InclusiveDemocracy
#GenderRightsAndJustice

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IRIAD joins on 10 days of Activism Against Violence Against Women in Politics.
Protect women in politics. Amplify safe voices. Strengthen democracy.
#EndVAWP #SheLeadsSheRepresents #SafeVoicesStrongDemocracy #StandWithWomenInPolitics #InclusiveDemocracy #GenderRightsAndJustice

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IRIAD joins the global call in celebration of the International Day of Action for Women’s Health 2026

Women Health is essential not optional. Act Now

#InternationalDayOfActionForWomensHealth #SRHRJ #HealthRights #WomenHealthMatters #IRIAD

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On this Africa Day 2026, IRIAD specifically asks for action on inclusive development and accountable governance for Agenda 2063. Read the full Statement below
#AfricaDay2026 #Agenda2063 #SafeWaterForAll #AfricaAt63 #AfricaUnityAndProsperity #PanAfricanism #SustainableDevelopment

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On this Africa Day, May 25, 2026, IRIAD and The Electoral Hub celebrate the strength, unity, and promise of our great continent.

#AfricaDay2026 #Agenda2063 #SafeWaterForAll
#AfricaUnityAndProsperity #AfricaAt63 #PanAfricanism #SustainableDevelopment.

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Initiative for Research Innovation and Advocacy in Development Public Statement as OGP Week 2026 Ends!

Read the full statement below

#OpenGovWeek2026 #OGP@15 #OGPNigeria@10
#AccountabilityAndTransparency #CitizenParticipation
#ReflectRethinkRedouble #IRIAD

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#OpenGovWeek2026
#OGPAt15 #OGPNigeriaAt10
#AccountabilityTransparencyCitizenParticipation
#ReflectRethinkRedouble
@opengovpart @ElectoralHub

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As the 2026 Open Government Partnership (OGP) week, ends, here are some things you need to know about Status of OGP in Nigeria:
-Nigeria Signed Up to OGP in 2016
-28 States out of the 36 States and the FCT have Signed Up and 6 LGAs out of 774 LGAs:

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the Petroleum Industry Act Implementation; Increased Citizens’ Participation in the Budget Cycle; Increased openness in the Budget process (National and States); the Nigeria Open Contracting Portal (NOCOPO); Improved relationship between govt and CSOs, etc

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Open Government Partnership Week 2026
May 18 – May 22, 2026
OGP@15 & OGPNG@10: Reflect, Rethink, and Redouble Collective Efforts
We reflect on our progress, rethink our approach, and redouble our collective efforts towards a more transparent, accountable, and inclusive future.

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IRIAD will continue to champion research, advocacy, and civic education that center women’s voices. We will honour mothers past and present, amplify their struggles and triumphs, and push for laws and policies that guarantee rights, justice, and action for all women and girls.

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Celebrating all women and girls across the world.
Translate policy to action NOW! Respect Women’s Rights! Give Women access, resources, support, opportunities, and a SEAT at the table NOW!
#IWD2026 #RightsJusticeAction #GiveToGain #SpecialSeatsBillNow #ForAllWomenAndGirls #GenderEquityNG #IRIADForWomenRights

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Happy Mothering Sunday to all Wonderful Mothers!
Today we celebrate the love, strength, and sacrifices of mothers everywhere. Mothers are the heart of our families and the foundation of our communities. Through their care, guidance, and resilience, they nurture values that shape a better future for all.
On this special day, we honour and appreciate every mother and mother figure for their endless dedication and unwavering love.
Thank you for all that you do.
#MotheringSunday
#ForAllWomen
#WomensMonth
#GenderEquityNG
#SpecialSeatsForWomenNow

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#VoteTheSpecialSeatBill
#HerSeatonTheTable
#SpecialSeatBill
#WomenLeadWithMen
#PassTheBillNow

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IRIAD participated in the Solidarity March in support of the Special Seats Bill for Women held on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the National Assembly. The solidarity march brought together women’s rights advocates, civil society organisations, and supporters in a collective

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representation in Nigeria’s governance spaces. The push for the Special Seats Bill is about strengthening inclusive democracy and ensuring that women are not left at the margins of decision-making and building a future where policies reflect the needs of all citizens