Akudo Oguaghamba
Akudo Oguaghamba | |
|---|---|
| Born | Akudo Oguaghamba |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| Occupation(s) | Activist, Educator |
Akudo Oguaghamba// ⓘ is a Nigerian human rights activist,[1] educator and founder of Women's Health and Equal Rights WHER.[2][3]
Education
[edit]Oguaghamba is an alumnus of the University of Nigeria, Nsuuka[4] and EQUITAS – International Centre for Human Rights[5] and has over eleven years of leadership and project management experience.[citation needed]
Work
[edit]She has published articles on LGBTQ+ and gender rights[6] and was also a co-chair (Female) of PAN-AFRICAN ILGA (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association).[7][8] Oguaghamba actively engages in advocacy and awareness-raising activities to promote women's rights.[9] Her research serves as a valuable resource for policymakers and activists working towards the eradication of gender-based violence in Nigeria.[10] In her article titled "Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria: A Call for Action," she highlights the prevalence of violence against women in the country and the urgent need for effective interventions.[11]
The Church's Auxiliary for Social Action. One of Oguaghamba's notable contributions to the field of women's rights is her research on gender-based violence in Nigeria.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pamela Adie". 9jafeminista. 13 June 2016. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "Nigerian site invites reports of human rights abuses". NoStringsNG – Voice of LGBTQ+ Nigeria. 2018-04-04. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ Johnson, Ruby; Sanjuan, Ledys (November 16, 2017). "Stronger Together: An Activist-Funder Dialogue on Resourcing Young Feminist Organization". GrantCraft. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ admin. "2016-2017-POSTGRADUATE-ADMISSION-TO-VICE-CHANCELLOR" (PDF). UNN.
- ^ "Empowering Sexual Minority Women in Nigeria". Equitas. 2017-05-16. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "AKUDO OGUAGHAMBA". Equitas. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "Press Release: Pan Africa ILGA Hosts a Regional Conference In Kenya 2014". ILGA. 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "Why Lesbian and Bisexual Women Should Be Visible On LGBT Rights Advocacy In Nigeria - Akudo Oguaghamba". Where Love is a Crime. 2015-05-15. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ Mahlangu, Jacob (2021-12-20). "Gender Inequality in Nigeria Economy". doi:10.31124/advance.17258441. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- ^ Iyanda, Ayodeji Emmanuel; Boakye, Kwadwo Adu; Olowofeso, Omowumi Helen; Lu, Yongmei; Salcido Giles, Jaclyn (2019-12-02). "Determinants of Gender-Based Violence and Its Physiological Effects Among Women in 12 African Countries". Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 36 (21–22): NP11800 – NP11823. doi:10.1177/0886260519888536. ISSN 0886-2605. PMID 31789082.
- ^ Purohit, Hemant; Banerjee, Tanvi; Hampton, Andrew; Shalin, Valerie; Bhandutia, Nayanesh; Sheth, Amit (2015-03-10). "Gender-based violence in 140 characters or fewer: A #BigData case study of Twitter". PeerJ Preprints. arXiv:1503.02086. doi:10.7287/peerj.preprints.883v1.
- ^ "IPU celebrates International Women's Day and calls for action to advance gender equality". Human Rights Documents Online. doi:10.1163/2210-7975_hrd-1021-20180025. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
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