Overview

The document is the National Gender Policy of Nigeria. It begins with an extensive list of acronyms covering various national and international organizations, legal frameworks, and concepts relevant to gender equality and women's empowerment. The policy aims to address gender inequalities and promote women's empowerment across all sectors in Nigeria. It references key international commitments such as CEDAW, the Beijing Platform for Action, and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, as well as national laws and institutions. The policy outlines strategies for gender mainstreaming, gender-responsive budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation. It also addresses issues like gender-based violence, female genital mutilation, maternal mortality, and economic empowerment. The document type is a national policy, and the language is English.

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