Gender, Religion and Grassroots Development in Nigeria : Diagraming the Role of the Federation of Muslim Women Associations (FOMWAN) and the Christian Zumuntar Mata
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- en This study revisits and explores the contributions of women religious organizations in Nigeria, namely, The Federation of Muslim Women Organizations in Nigeria, (FOMWAN) and Zumuntar-Mata (Church Women League) of Christian Churches, in comparative and proportional evaluations. The elemental findings reveal that these religious organizations under study are well structured and methodical associations with the primary aim of addressing some major challenges faced by women in Nigeria, and had taken necessary steps to ameliorate them. Initiatives such as Economic empowerment, educational, religious and political enlightenments, and provision of health services are their major contributions to women and the society at large. One interesting manifestation of toleration among the two differing religious groups was that they cooperate and, in some cases, jointly execute some essential and enablement programs to both Muslim and Christian women. Their slogans ‘the act of kindness knows no boundary’ is always at fore. In the same vein, in order to widen the horizon of their activities and responsibilities they partner favorably and mutually with development partners governmental and non-governmental within Nigeria and beyond with a bid to advance and extend their interventions to as many women as possible in the cities as well as in the rural areas. Through their various programs and initiatives for self-help, therefore, the organizations significantly contributed towards women enfranchisement and impacted in societal development positively.
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- Place of publication
- Bayreuth
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- Gender, Religion and Grassroots Development in Nigeria : Diagraming the Role of the Federation of Muslim Women Associations (FOMWAN) and the Christian Zumuntar Mata
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- Working paper
- Language
- English
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- volume
- 12
- Date
- 2025
- Number in series
- 53
- pages
- VI, 32
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- 32
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- 53 University of Bayreuth African Studies WORKING PAPERS GENDER, RELIGION AND GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA DIAGRAMING THE ROLE OF THE FEDERATION OF MUSLIM WOMEN ASSOCIATIONS (FOMWAN) AND THE CHRISTIAN ZUMUNTAR MATA Mukhtar Umar Bunza, 2024 academy reflects 12 53 University of Bayreuth African Studies WORKING PAPERS GENDER, RELIGION AND GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA DIAGRAMING THE ROLE OF THE FEDERATION OF MUSLIM WOMEN ASSOCIATIONS (FOMWAN) AND THE CHRISTIAN ZUMUNTAR MATA CC-BY 4.0 Mukhtar Umar Bunza, 2024 ii Institute of African Studies (IAS) The University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers are published by the Institute of African Studies (IAS) in Bayreuth, Germany. The IAS promotes African Studies at the University of Bayreuth by supporting scholars from a wide range of academic disciplines from almost all faculties. It facilitates cooperation between researchers and institutions engaged in Africa-related projects, as well as teaching, both on campus and around the world. The IAS consists of three central bodies: the Iwalewahaus, the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence, and the Africa Research Center (Forschungszentrum Afrika), which is currently under construction. The Working Papers give scholars the space to present empirical studies, theoretical reflections, and report preliminary findings, ongoing projects, and current research. The Working Papers usually reflect works-in-progress and invite discussion and feedback. Submitted papers are subject to internal review at the University of Bayreuth. Contributions may be submitted to the editor-in-chief: Dr. Malick Faye (IAS@uni-bayreuth.de) The University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers feature on the EPub document server at the university library: 2005 - 2018 https://epub.uni-bayreuth.de/view/series/Bayreuth_African_Studies_Working_Papers.html 2018 - ongoing https://epub.uni- bayreuth.de/view/series/University_of_Bayreuth_African_Studies_Working_Papers.html Institute of… Read the full text about 14,260 words
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