BENEFITS OF THE CONFERENCE:
The contributions and proceedings of the conference will provide an important source of information on research and interventions relating to gender and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) within the region at its critical stage of development. In addition, it will provide an international forum for sharing research findings and strengthening networks within the African region and beyond.

VENUE
The venue of the conference is ideally located in Abuja the capital of Nigeria. The conference is being organised by TWOWS Africa in partnership with Delta State (The Big Heart of the Nation).

CONFERENCE THEME:
Gender and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

SUB-THEMES:
The conference has the following sub themes:
(A)Gender and Education;-
Academic Ethics, Gender equity in access and retention to primary, secondary and tertiary education/training.
(B)Gender and Health;
Access to Health Services, Health Insurance, disease eradication (Malaria, HIV/AIDS/Others).
(C) Gender and Emerging Technologies;
ICT, Appropriate Technology in Agriculture and Food processing
(D)Gender and the Environment;
Environmental degradation, management, policy and practices.
(E). Gender and Poverty and Hunger;
Food Security, Agriculture.
(F). Gender equity, equality and work-life balance;
Coping strategies, paternity/maternity leave/flexihours.
(G) Entrepreneurship, Employment, Empowerment.

For more information refer to: http://www.twowsafrica-uniben.org/

Convener, Scientific Committee,
Dr. Mary Olire Edema,
Postal address: Chemistry Department, Faculty of Physical Sciences,
University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

DOCUMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD:

• Speech by Dr. Barr Bibobra Bello Orubebe, Honourable Commissioner for the Environment, Delta State (Nigeria).