“Women are fierce but afraid. COVID-19 has exposed a silent pandemic of violence.”

The current atmosphere in Nigeria is intense as communities face the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic and country-wide protests erupt, demanding action to end soaring levels of violence against…

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Women by Women: shattering stereotypes of women in front of and behind the lens

ActionAid's second Women by Women photography exhibition shines a spotlight on the incredible - but often overlooked - talent of women photographers. Lola Ayanda from ActionAid Nigeria explains why this…

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