Georgetown Institute Identifies Nigeria and Chad Among Countries Facing Women’s Crises
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security has added Chad and Nigeria to its report on countries where women face increasing crises. The report highlights significant challenges, such as rising conflict-related violence and the need for empowered women leaders to address escalating threats to women’s rights globally.
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security has identified crises affecting women in over a dozen countries for the year 2025, including Nigeria and Chad, both of which have been newly added to the list. This annual report highlights the fact that the rights of women are now faced with severe restrictions and increasing harassment, making their rights a battlefield of their own. It reflects on the notable rise in conflict-related sexual violence, with nearly one-third of the countries facing state-based conflicts—the highest since 1946.
The inclusion of Chad and Nigeria underscores the unique challenges women face due to combined climate and conflict issues in these regions. The report emphasizes that women leaders in Nigeria are critical for crisis management and stability amid the country’s rising extremist violence and economic difficulties. In contrast, in Chad, women and girls are particularly vulnerable to various compounding threats.
The report also details the dire situations in other countries. In Afghanistan, the Taliban’s suppression of women from public life poses deadly risks. Furthermore, Haitian women’s leadership is essential for stability but they are threatened by gang violence. In Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon, women remain marginalized amidst significant humanitarian crises, while the situation allows for increased political participation for Syrian women post-conflict. Finally, in Ukraine, empowering women peacebuilders is highlighted as essential as the war reaches critical phases.
The backdrop of this report from the Georgetown Institute stems from a broader global context where women’s rights are increasingly under siege due to armed conflict, repression, and socio-political violence. The previous year has seen an escalation in hostilities in various regions, particularly affecting women, hence the reason for the report’s focus. This setting bears particular relevance for understanding the implications of global crises on women’s security and their roles in peacekeeping and community resilience.
In conclusion, the Georgetown Institute’s report casts a troubling light on the ongoing global crises women are facing in various countries, including Chad and Nigeria. The report highlights the need for focused attention on the rights and roles of women in conflict situations, underscoring their importance in crisis management and overall community stability. It serves as a call to empower women in their fight for rights amidst escalating violence and repression.
Original Source: www.globalsistersreport.org
