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CYNTHIA IGODO

NOVEMBER 8 2021

Shadow Pandemic

CYNTHIA IGODO•NOVEMBER 8 2021

Shadow Pandemic

In 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria imposed a lockdown and implored residents to stay at home to protect themselves and others from the COVID-19 pandemic. But for many women and children, the home became a dangerous place. How could this have been avoided?

Shadow Pandemic

CYNTHIA IGODO•NOVEMBER 8 2021

Shadow Pandemic

In 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria imposed a lockdown and implored residents to stay at home to protect themselves and others from the COVID-19 pandemic. But for many women and children, the home became a dangerous place. How could this have been avoided?

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CYNTHIA IGODO

APRIL 6 2020

Women, Vision 2020 and Nigeria’s Legal Blindspot

CYNTHIA IGODO•APRIL 6 2020

Women, Vision 2020 and Nigeria’s Legal Blindspot

Development plans like Vision 2020 failed by design, resting on legal frameworks that near-completely overlooked women—half the population—in Nigeria.

Women, Vision 2020 and Nigeria’s Legal Blindspot

CYNTHIA IGODO•APRIL 6 2020

Women, Vision 2020 and Nigeria’s Legal Blindspot

Development plans like Vision 2020 failed by design, resting on legal frameworks that near-completely overlooked women—half the population—in Nigeria.

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CYNTHIA IGODO

MAY 9 2019

Why Do We Vote?

CYNTHIA IGODO•MAY 9 2019

Why Do We Vote?

It is still difficult to make a distinction between the different political parties in Nigeria. Neither the ruling party nor the opposition parties are rooted in any discernible political ideology.

Why Do We Vote?

CYNTHIA IGODO•MAY 9 2019

Why Do We Vote?

It is still difficult to make a distinction between the different political parties in Nigeria. Neither the ruling party nor the opposition parties are rooted in any discernible political ideology.

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CYNTHIA IGODO

MARCH 1 2019

Nigeria's Changing Feminist Movement

CYNTHIA IGODO•MARCH 1 2019

Nigeria's Changing Feminist Movement

Like everywhere else, feminists in Nigeria are increasingly relying on social media to organize movements, protest, inform and reform society.

Nigeria's Changing Feminist Movement

CYNTHIA IGODO•MARCH 1 2019

Nigeria's Changing Feminist Movement

Like everywhere else, feminists in Nigeria are increasingly relying on social media to organize movements, protest, inform and reform society.