Japan announces $1.45 mln project for female survivors of Boco HaramApril 26, 2016 - 17:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Government of Japan in partnership with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has announced a $1.45 million initiative for women and girls in Internally Displaced Persons and other survivors of Boko Haram in the North East of Nigeria, The Nation reports. The initiative according to a statement issued by the Japanese embassy in Abuja, is strategically designed to Strengthen emergency assistance initiatives to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), especially women/girls and survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in target areas amongst other things. The project, which is targeted at selected areas in Adamawa, Bauchi and Gombe states is a one-year initiative (2016-2017), wholly funded by the Government of Japan to the tune of 1,450,000 USD and it will be implemented by UN Women, in partnership with relevant Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), CSOs and other Development Agencies amongst other stakeholders. The Humanitarian Response project, the statement stated “will complement an on-going Women Peace and Security Programme in Northern Nigeria, being implemented by UN Women and other partners, while also enhancing collaborative interventions between the Government of Japan and Nigeria.” Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |