2026 IWD: GPI Sensitises Market Women on Self-Care, Mental Wellbeing in Edo

As part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI), Edo State Center conducted a market sensitization programme on self-care and mental wellbeing for...

International Women’s Day 2026: GPI Calls for Greater Investment in Girls, Women

Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) has called for increased investment in the empowerment of girls and women as the world commemorates the 2026 International Women’s Day. In a press statement...

Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls

by Pearl Osamudiame There is a certain truth you only learn when you sit across from a girl who is trying to understand her place in the world. A...

GPI Warns of Rising Digital Violence, Calls for Stronger Protection for Women and Girls

Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria has raised concern over what it describes as an escalating wave of digital violence targeting women and girls across the country.   GPI made...

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: GPI pushes for stronger action to end exploitation of girls and young women

Benin City — As the global community observes the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI), Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to eradicating all forms...

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – July 30, 2025

PRESS STATEMENT Theme: Human Trafficking is Organized Crime – End the Exploitation As the world marks the 2025 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) joins...

Professor Bene Edwin Madunagu (March 21st, 1947 – November 26th, 2024)

Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria Family announces with heavy hearts but with gratitude to God for a life full of impact, the transition of Bene Edwin Madunagu, the co-founder...

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Child Labour and the Law

Child labour is a crime and many persons perpetrate this crime in ignorance. What activities make it a crime and what laws(international, regional & national) are there against it?