Dr. Lugard A. Emokpae
Research by dr. lugard a. emokpae
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Toxic Gender Norms and the Erosion of Women’s Rights to Equality under International Law
The right to freedom from discrimination in political office and other decision-making bodies is a right belonging to all Nigerians, including women. It is a fundamental right justiciable under the Nigerian Constitution that there shall be no discrimination on grounds of gender. Unfortunately, the implementation of this right remains a distant reality, as women stand vulnerable among their male counterparts in the political arena. The representation of women in political office-holding in...
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