Stakeholders from law, education, finance, technology, and civil society call for stronger collaboration and grassroots action to close gender equality gaps in Nigeria. Despite growing policy commitments to gender equality in Nigeria, significant gaps remain in access to justice, economic participation, and leadership opportunities for women and girls, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Recognising the urgent need for collective […]
Abuja, Nigeria, 8 March 2026 – On International Women’s Day 2026, the theme “Rights, Justice, and Action for All Women and Girls” calls for moving beyond promises to deliver real change for women and girls in Nigeria and around the world. For Empowered to Empower Initiative (E2E), this year’s theme emphasises the urgent need to protect women’s rights, strengthen justice […]
JOIN US: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence This November, Empower to Empower Initiative is taking a stand! From 25th November to 10th December, we’re marking the global 16 Days of Activism campaign with a powerful community event focused on a critical issue of our time: “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls” Date: Thursday, 27th […]
Key Focus Areas and Programs The E2E Initiative is a non-profit organization registered in Nigeria dedicated to empowering rural women and girls in its coverage area. Mission and Goal * Mission : To empower, educate, and advocate for the rights and well-being of women and girls, particularly those in marginalized and rural communities. This is achieved through movement-building, advocacy, and […]
Gender-Responsive Climate and Environmental Justice Action (GREENAIJA) is a flagship advocacy movement of the Empowered to Empower the Less Privileged Women Initiative (E2E Initiative) dedicated to advancing women’s rights and leadership at the center of climate and environmental justice in Nigeria. Rooted in the conviction that sustainable development is impossible without gender equality, GREENAIJA promotes inclusive environmental governance, empowers women […]
Over the past nine years, E2E Initiative has successfully implemented several donor-funded projects that promote women’s empowerment, rights advocacy, and community resilience. 1. Women Against Trafficking and Gender-Based Violence Project – Funded by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), this project strengthened the capacity of women and community leaders to identify, prevent, and report human trafficking and […]
In commemoration of the international youth day 2025, we organized a one-day digital skills training to equip young girls in utilizing digital tools for social advocacy and invite the attention of Government stakeholders to effect the change we want to see in our communities.
📚 Invest in Her: Why Girls’ Education is a Game-Changer for Our Communities Every day, millions of girls around the world are denied the opportunity to go to school — not because they lack the intelligence or passion to learn, but because of systemic barriers like poverty, early marriage, and gender-based discrimination. This isn’t just a personal tragedy for each […]
In a recent ruling, Justice Ntong Ntong emphasized the importance of fairness and equal inheritance rights, stating that “a person’s gender should not be used as a tool of oppression, especially within families.” He criticized the unjust actions of the applicant who sought to exploit his nieces simply because they are women, describing such behavior as not only discriminatory but […]
The UN Summit of the Future is currently underway in New York, and it’s generating a lot of excitement! World leaders have gathered to address pressing global challenges and shape the future of multilateralism. The summit, which took place on September 22-23, 2024, aims to produce an inter-governmentally negotiated, action-oriented Pact for the Future. Key Outcomes: Pact for the Future: […]