Ministry of Women Affairs
Katsina State Government
Our Official
Mandate
The official responsibilities and duties entrusted to the Ministry of Women Affairs by the Government of Katsina State.
Primary Mandate
The Ministry of Women Affairs, Katsina State, is mandated to promote gender equality, empower women economically and socially, protect children's rights and welfare, and advocate for the inclusion of vulnerable groups in development processes across the state.
Key Responsibilities
Our specific areas of focus and responsibility
Women Empowerment and Development
Promote economic empowerment through skill acquisition, entrepreneurship support, and access to finance for women across Katsina State.
Child Protection and Welfare
Ensure the protection, care, and development of children through advocacy, intervention programs, and welfare services.
Gender Equality Advocacy
Advocate for equal rights, opportunities, and representation of women in all spheres of society including politics, education, and economic activities.
Vulnerable Groups Support
Provide support and rehabilitation services for widows, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable members of society.
Policy Development and Implementation
Develop and implement policies that promote gender equality, women's rights, and child protection at state and local government levels.
Community Mobilization
Mobilize communities to support women's development initiatives and create awareness on gender-related issues.
Legal Framework
The legal foundation for our operations
Constitutional Basis
- Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999
- Katsina State Laws and Regulations
- National Gender Policy
- Child Rights Act
- Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act
International Commitments
- Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
- Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
- Protocol to the African Charter on the Rights of Women