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The National Data Hub for Gender and Climate Information in Nigeria: A Framework for Implementation

This framework describes how a National Data Hub for Gender and Climate Information – a centralised, policy-linked platform that collects, harmonises and disseminates gender-responsive climate data – could be implemented. This transformative initiative would enable the Government of Nigeria to design inclusive and effective responses to mounting climate risks, strengthen institutional accountability and ensure that Nigeria’s climate actions reflect the lived realities of all of its citizens.
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Addressing Barriers to Accessing Trade Finance by Women-owned Businesses in the Pacific Islands

Women-owned micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and women entrepreneurs play an important role in eliminating gender disparities by promoting women’s employment, and in driving economic growth and development. However, the geographical remoteness, small size and often narrow economic bases of Pacific island countries present unique challenges that prevent women-owned MSME from achieving their potential to reach wider global markets and engage in cross-border international trade.
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Commonwealth at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

9 March 2025 to 14 March 2025
(EST Eastern Standard Time)
Event
The Commonwealth Secretariat’s Gender Section will host a series of events in New York City from 9 to 14 March 2025 on the sidelines of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).

Marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA), this year’s CSW will focus on assessing progress and challenges in implementing its global commitments to gender equality and women’s rights.

Commonwealth Secretary-General’s message for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we come together as a global community to reaffirm our commitment to ending violence against all women and girls.
This day reminds us of our shared responsibility to eliminate one of the most pervasive human rights violations.
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Empowering Waves: Celebrating Women in Oceans, Science, Art, Communications and Government on World Oceans Day

6 June 2024 to 6 June 2024
(BST)
Event
World Oceans Day, celebrated annually on June 8th, is dedicated to recognising the critical role that the ocean plays in our world.  Oceans regulate our climate, provide food and resources, and fosters the biodiversity on which we all depend.