Advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment: The Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy in action.
The Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy.
Education – Not A Luxury, But An Undeniable Necessity!
Amidst the pages of a book, one doesn’t just stumble upon knowledge; they unravel layers of resilience and untapped potential, discovering their own strength. With each turn of the page, a sturdier foundation for a brighter future is crafted, arming individuals with the tools to dream beyond boundaries, think critically, and navigate a world teeming […]
2023 International Day of the Girl Child Call For Essay Competition
In celebration of the 2023 International Day of the Girl Child, HACEY Health Initiative is pleased to announce a call for submissions for the 7th International Day of the Girl Child Essay Competition for secondary school students. The essay competition encourages critical thinking towards proffering solutions to girl child issues in Nigeria. Essay Topic The […]
PAVE For Girls Project: Empowering And Amplifying The Voices Of The Girl Child Copy
One of the most formative years in a girl’s life occurs during adolescence. From girlhood to womanhood, primary to secondary, and tertiary, and from education to family life, it’s a time of many transitions. There are a number of issues that girls face during this time, they include; increased levels of gender-based violence and abuse […]
PAVE For Girls Project: Empowering And Amplifying The Voices Of The Girl Child
One of the most formative years in a girl’s life occurs during adolescence. From girlhood to womanhood, primary to secondary, and tertiary, and from education to family life, it’s a time of many transitions. There are a number of issues that girls face during this time, they include; increased levels of gender-based violence and abuse […]
The Symptoms of Postpartum Depression: What Is It?
Symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) include a variety of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes in some women following childbirth. Within four weeks of childbirth, the DSM-5, a manual used to diagnose mental disorders, defines PPD as an acute form of major depression. Postpartum depression is diagnosed based on the severity of the depression as well […]
Mental Health: Types Of Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety disorders are a form of mental health disorder. If you have an anxiety disorder, you may react with fear and dread to certain things and situations. You may also experience physical manifestations of anxiety, such as a rapid heartbeat and profuse sweating. Anxiety disorders occur when anxiety impairs your capacity to function, you frequently […]
Dealing With Stigma Associated With Mental Illness
A person is said to have a stigma if they are viewed in an unfavorable manner by another person due to the fact that they possess a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that is perceived to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype). It is very common for people to hold negative attitudes […]
Increased Access to Education for The Girl Child As Prerequisite For National Growth
The term “girl child” refers to a biological female offspring from birth up until the age of 18 years old. This time span encompasses early childhood, also known as creche, nursery, or kindergarten (ages 0–5 years), primary education (ages 6–12 years), and secondary education (12-18 years). During this time, the young child is completely dependent […]
Special Consideration: Elimination of Harmful Practices Affecting Boy Children 
In an African context, it is expected of male children that they will be strong, that they will be able to withstand pain, and that they will not show any sign of weakness even when they are in extreme discomfort. In certain regions of Nigeria, it is an undeniable fact that a woman risks losing […]