Empowering Women – Bridging the Gender Gap in The Workforce Through Investment and Innovation Rita’s knees dropped to the ground as soon as her grandmother delivered the news. At that moment, life was meaningless, and she longed to die with her father. She was all that was left of the Briggs family –her mother died […]
International Women’s Day 2024 Loading
Roseline Initiative in partnership with American Corner Ikeja, Boundless Hands Africa Initiative for Women & Children and Date:-Hub presents International Women’s Day 2024. Theme: “Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress”. Program Highlights: ► Keynote Speech ► Panel Discussion Date: March 8, 2024 Time: 10 am Lagos Venue: American Corner Ikeja (42 Local Airport […]
World Day of Social Justice 2024
Today is World Day of Social Justice, a UN-designated day dedicated to poverty eradication via the promotion of full employment and decent labor, comprehensive social security, gender equality, and social justice for everyone. On World Day of Social Justice 2024, the United Nations honors the importance of joint efforts in a society fraught with varied […]
World Radio Day 2024
Surviving the drought World Radio Day is an annual celebration and a homage to the impact of radio in our world. As a Nigerian, this celebration is special because the radio transcends culture and geographical boundaries. From the cities to the rural areas, its accessibility and simplicity makes it an important part of the daily […]
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
The Alphabet of Women in Science Yesterday was pretty heated because Boris and I had a spat concerning women in science. Ms. Peter asked everyone to reveal their career role model. I chose Thomas Edison. Boris snorted. ‘I bet you had to choose a male scientist because there are no female scientists.’ ‘Of course there […]
Silenced Voices: The Tragic Consequences of Female Genital Mutilation
Rekia looked at Ezinne’s picture and a depression formed in the corners of her lips. Today made it a year since she lost her sister to the cold hands of death. It had been a failed abortion which led to bleeding and finally Ezinne’s demise. Ezinne had died in her arms, ‘Rekia…’ Her voice was […]
Amazons 8 – Eshi Anna Obute
Everyone says we advocate for the girl child at the detriment of boys. This is because there has been an age-long problem of inequality that we have been trying so hard to correct. At the same time, it feels like we left the men behind. This has caused a sharp tilt in the balance of […]
International Men’s Day 2023
In today’s world, we are always passionately advocating for women’s wellbeing and sometimes, it feels like we have left men behind. Men are usually silent or a tad negligent about issues that bother them personally. They are too busy fending for everyone else that they forget to notice that their heartbeat is irregular, and they […]
International Day of the Girl Child 2023 Program
As part of activities marking the 2023 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD, ROSELINE ADESUYI INITIATIVE in conjunction with THE CHOSEN INSPIRAA FOUNDATION organised a one-day symposium for adolescents (boys & girls) across some selected secondary schools in Oyo State, enlightening them about who a GIRL CHILD really is and her unique nature. The event […]
Message to Girls to mark International Day of the Girl Child 2023
Today is the International Day of the Girl Child. The theme is “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being” – UNICEF and partners call for a $1 billion increase in investments for adolescent girls. Famous Billionaire and Founder of Spanx, Sara Blakely, said “When you help a woman fulfil her potential, magic happens.” But […]