Gender Research

The Centre work with CGWCSD Fellows (academics from various Universities in Nigeria) with research interests in the following sub-fields of Gender and Development Disciplines

Gender , Policy & Planning for Development

i. Engendering Legal instruments & Policies
ii. Development of Gender Policies
iii. Women and Human Rights

Gender and Health

i. Gender and Equity Issues in Health
ii. Adolescent & Reproductive Health/HIV&AIDS
iii. MNCH (Maternal, Neo-Natal and Child Health)
iv. Gender, Ageing and Health

Sexual/Gender Based Violence

i. Violence Against Women & Girls
ii. Violence Against Women in Elections
iii. Violence Against Women/Girls in Conflict Situations
iv. Human Trafficking /Commercial Sex Work

Women in the Economy

i. Agriculture and Rural Development
ii. Women in Informal & Formal Labour Markets
iii. Women Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
iv. The Care Economy/Unpaid Care Work
v. Women, ICT & Digital Economy

Women/Girls’ Education & Training

i. Engendering of school curriculum
ii. Training in Engendered Pedagogies
iii. Establishment of Gender Centres in Nigerian Universities
iv. Institutionalisation of Gender Research

Women in Leadership, Political Participation & Governance
Women, Environment and Climate Change
Women, Conflict and Peace Building

i. Exploring impact of conflict on women and girls
ii. Gender issues in disaster management

Women and the Media
Women and Disabilities
Women, Conflict and Peace Building

i. Street Children
ii. Gender Equity in Schools
iii. Child Rights Issues