Overview

The National Gender Policy document outlines Nigeria's strategic framework for achieving gender equality and empowering women across all sectors. It includes a comprehensive list of acronyms and abbreviations for key entities, policies, and concepts related to gender, development, and human rights. The policy aligns with international commitments such as CEDAW, the Beijing Platform for Action, and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. It addresses critical areas including gender-based violence, economic empowerment, political participation, education, health, and climate change. The document establishes a Gender Management System and mandates gender-responsive budgeting in all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). It also references national strategies like the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan and the National Anti-Corruption Strategy. The policy aims to reduce gender disparities and promote social inclusion, with specific targets for women's representation in governance, access to resources, and protection from discrimination. It identifies key stakeholders including government bodies (FMWA, NBS, INEC), international organizations (AfDB, DFID), and civil society groups. The document is structured to serve as a guiding framework for policy formulation, program implementation, and monitoring of gender equality initiatives in Nigeria.

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