HerStory drives return of women’s history to classroom
The HerStory of Nigeria school tour was launched at Queens College to document and teach the contributions of Nigerian women largely absent from existing historical narratives. The initiative combines in-school engagements and a digital advocacy programme to introduce students to women's roles in Nigeria's socio-political development.
Stakeholders in education, development, and cultural preservation launched the HerStory of Nigeria school tour at Queens College. The initiative aims to document and teach the contributions of Nigerian women absent from existing historical narratives. It combines in-school engagements and a digital advocacy programme, introducing students to women's roles in Nigeria's socio-political development. The programme includes an illustration-based magazine and a central digital archive for students, teachers, and researchers. The launch was supported by the British High Commission, with the goal of promoting women's history and inspiring future generations. The project focuses on the 1910-1950 period, highlighting women's roles as traders, journalists, union leaders, and social reformers.
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