Heinrich Böll Stiftung Abuja Office 142d ago

In this episode of #MattersThatMatter, market women discuss the significance of women's leadership, inclusion, and their rights, from research to the development of a charter of demands. Historically, women in southwestern Nigeria held influential leadership roles in marketplaces, supported by traditional authorities. However, a study by the Iyamapo Centre for Peace, Women, and Youth Development (CPWYD), supported by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung-Abuja, reveals that market women have long been neglected in policymaking, despite their crucial contributions to household and Oyo State's economic development. The Charter of Demands calls for their inclusion in policy formulation and decision-making processes that directly impact their lives and livelihoods. It empowers women to unite their voices and effectively guide decision-makers in addressing their needs. Watch the podcast produced by our partner, The Volume Pod. Click on the link to download the charter of demands: https://ng.boell.org/en/2025/11/04/charter-demands-voices-market-women-oyo-state #CharterofDemands #marketwomen #womeninclusion #policymaking