{"id":3775,"date":"2025-03-19T18:01:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T18:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/placng.org\/Legist\/?p=3775"},"modified":"2025-03-19T18:23:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T18:23:36","slug":"promoting-womens-political-inclusion-plac-productions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/placng.org\/Legist\/promoting-womens-political-inclusion-plac-productions\/","title":{"rendered":"Promoting Women\u2019s Political Inclusion: PLAC Productions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Nigeria, the struggle for women\u2019s inclusion in governance has been a persistent one with little progress and significant setbacks. Cultural norms, patriarchal systems, and socio-economic barriers have collectively hindered women\u2019s participation in politics. Despite constituting nearly half the population in Nigeria, women\u2019s participation in politics remains disproportionately low. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To address these gaps,\nthere have been various legislative initiatives such as the Bill to create\nadditional seats for women (Special Seats Bill) in the legislature which is a\nTemporary Special Measure (TSM) and Constitution Alteration Bill before the 10th<\/sup>\nNational Assembly targeted at promoting women\u2019s representation in elective\noffice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In celebration of Women\u2019s Month, PLAC revisits some of its productions advocating for improved women\u2019s representation in the Nigerian National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the Productions below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research and Publications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Women\u2019s Political Representation in Nigeria: Why Progress is Slow and what can be done to Fast-track it: https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Women-Political-Representation.pdf<\/a> <\/li>
  2. Legislative Bills on Improved Women\u2019s Representation and Issues: A Review\u00a0–\u00a0https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Legislative-Bills-on-Improved-Womens-Representation-and-Issues-A-Review-1.pdf<\/a><\/li>
  3. Legislative\u00a0 Proposals on Affirmative Action for Women –\u00a0https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Legislative-Proposals-on-Affirmative-Action-for-Women.pdf<\/a><\/li>
  4. Policy Brief on Improving Women\u2019s Political Representation in Nigeria \u00a0–\u00a0https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/PLAC-Policy-Brief-on-Women-Represenation-in-Elections.pdf<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Factsheets and Analyses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Bill Analysis on a Constitution Alteration Bill to Provide Special Seats for Women in the National and State Houses of Assembly (HB 1349 \u2013 10th NASS)\u00a0 https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-Bill-Analysis-on-a-Constitution-Alteration-Bill-to-provide-Special-Seats-for-women-in-the-National-and-State-Houses-of-Assembly-HB-1349.pdf<\/a> <\/li>
    2. Percentage of Women in Parliaments in Sub-Saharan Africa (September 2024): https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nigeria-Ranks-Very-Low-on-the-Number-of-Women-in-African-Parliaments.pdf<\/a><\/li>
    3. Citizens Perception of 9th National Assembly on Women Issues: https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/citizens-perception-of-9th-national-assembly-on-women-issues\/<\/a> <\/li>
    4. Factsheet & Call to Action on the 9th NASS Special Seats Bill: https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Factsheet-on-Specific-Seats-Bill.pdf<\/a> <\/li>
    5. Analysis of the 9th NASS Special Seats Bill: https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Special-Seats-for-Women-in-the-Nigerian-Legislature.pdf<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Balance the Scale: A video message on the use of temporary special measures\nto improve women\u2019s political representation in Nigeria \u2013  https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2mqKhFiz1oE<\/a> <\/li>
      2. UnderRepresented: A Documentary on\nWomen\u2019s Political Representation in Nigeria \u2013 https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H6YT6KDT_SA<\/a> <\/li>
      3. Interview with Hon. Nkeiruka\nOnyejeocha on Additional Seats for Women in the National and State Houses of\nAssembly: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TbI1EmwU0fs<\/a>  <\/li>
      4. BILL IN BRIEF: Special Seats for\nWomen in the Nigerian Legislature (9th NASS version) – https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gTzx7tX8Ye4&list=PLFwQ7a1Jw16xIDByN85dnM1RtHSDACxbl&index=14<\/a><\/li>
      5. BILL\nIN BRIEF: Identification of Women as Indigenes of a State by Marriage When Running\nfor Office (9th NASS): https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lWlXSyI2xY0<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Podcasts & Audios<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. A Conversation on Women Political Inclusion by PLAC 2024 Legislative Interns: https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/a-conversation-on-women-political-inclusion\/<\/a><\/li>
        2. Challenges to Improved Women Representation Post 2023 General Election: A conversation with Dr. Abiola Akiyode, Human\/Women\u2019s Rights Activist: https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/challenges-to-improve-women-representation-post-2023-general-election\/<\/a> <\/li>
        3. Promoting Peace and Security through Women\u2019s Leadership and Political Participation: A conversation with Ogechi Ogu, Security and Justice Sector Expert: https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/promoting-peace-and-security-through-womens-leadership-and-political-participations\/<\/a><\/li>
        4. \u00a0Call to Action: Support Women’s Representation in Politics (Hausa jingle): https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/women-representation-in-politics-hausa\/<\/a><\/li>
        5. Call to Action: Support Women’s Representation in Politics (Igbo jingle): https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/women-representation-in-politics-igbo\/<\/a><\/li>
        6. Call to Action: Support Women’s Representation in Politics (Pidgin jingle): https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/women-representation-in-politics-pidgin\/<\/a><\/li>
        7. Call to Action: Support Women’s Representation in Politics (Yoruba jingle): https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/women-representation-in-politics-yoruba\/<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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