According to WHO, the term “Female Genital Mutilation” refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. There are 4 different types of FGM as classified by World Health Organization (WHO). FGM Type I: partial or total removal of...

The Oyo State government has been called upon to give bite to existing laws prohibiting female genital mutilation (FGM) in the state and to also take actions to discourage and end the act in the state. This is as experts and stakeholders have expressed worries over preliminary findings from the Situation Assessment on FGM/C KAP...

By Olatunde Ajayi Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), a non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria has started training some youth activists to end rising cases of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day training was to strengthen the youth participation in...

 Project Title: Strengthening Youth participation in policy advocacy and reporting on the elimination of harmful practices (Female Genital Mutilation), GBV, VAWC and Child Marriage in Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North and Kajola LGAs of Oyo State Project Duration: 8 months (January – August 2023) Term of Service: Volunteering (Online and Onsite) Remuneration: NGN25,000/Month (with other benefits)...

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20th January, 2023 Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) invites qualified candidates interested in Vendor Registrations to tender Expressions of Interest documents: TRAILBLAZER INITIATIVE NIGERIA (for sustainable development, health and empowerment) is a youth-led, Non-Profit, Non-Governmental Organization that is committed to the betterment of generations and making Positive Change Inevitable in the Society through sustainable...

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria, has launched a movement to end rising cases of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria. The Executive Director, TBI, Mr Dare Adaramoye over the weekend made this known at a day state-level...

by olatunde ajayi The Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria, has reiterated its commitment to end rising cases of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria.   The Executive Director, TBI, Mr Dare Adaramoye, made this known at a day state-level orientation meeting with...

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called the relevant Ministries, Departments and Parastatals in the state to begin the enforcement and implementation of the State’s Child Rights Law, 2006 to ensure safe sexual and reproductive health practices among teenagers. The call was contained in a motion moved by the lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North state...

The African Youth Initiative on Climate Change has organized a two day Resource Mobilization Training Workshop for Project/Program Managers and other project staff whose roles involve developing proposals for fundraising and report writing for their organizations and Young people working towards SDGs seeking to attract funding for their projects. To participate in this training, fill in this...

The Ekiti State Digital Skills Academy (ESDA) is an initiative designed to provide youths in Ekiti state with the technology and soft skills competence needed to access local and global job market opportunities. The program covers 4 learning tracks: Front End Software Development, Back End Software Development, Product Design and Product Management. Kickstart your career...