By Omowummy Olaseinde

Beating gender discrimination with women’s leadership

Gender equality is not only about doing what is right or about social justice; it is also an important element in economic development and a critical predictor of stability and security, which can inform and improve work on conflict prevention. Reporter Omowummy Olaseinde speaks with director of news and current affairs, Abimbola Babtunde about the ways in which gender equality can be achieved for women’s peace and security.

This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with UNESCO, through the IPDC framework.

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