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ORIE infographic: greater autonomy for women will improve child health and nutrition in Northern Nigeria

Published on 9 July 2025

How will greater gender equality contribute to better child health and nutrition in Northern Nigeria? Using ORIE data collected in Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi and Zamfara this infographic makes a convincing argument that greater decision-making power and control over resources for women can translate into better health and nutrition outcomes for children and their mothers.

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ORIE (2015) ORIE infographic: greater autonomy for women will improve child health and nutrition in Northern Nigeria. Brighton: IDS.

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Tom Barker

Senior Health & Nutrition Convenor

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