Tag: advocacy
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NGO Trains CSO Network on Survivor-centered Advocacy in Borno
By Abdul Kareem Representatives from various civil society organizations gathered Tuesday, September 24, for a one-day training on promoting transitional justice and reconciliation in Borno State. The training was organized by the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a Maiduguri-based NGO currently leading the advocacy for transitional justice and reconciliation in post-Boko Haram era Borno…
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Borno Considers 6-Month Paid Maternity Leave
By Abdul Kareem Borno State is moving towards implementing a six-month paid maternity leave, as confirmed by Dr. Peter Solomon, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Budget and Planning. This cheery development was announced during an advocacy visit to the budget and planning ministry by the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), Borno…
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Journalists in Borno Trained for Survivor-Centered Advocacy in Transitional Justice
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (tHT) — Journalists in Borno State, northeast Nigeria, have embarked on a transformative journey to advocate for survivors of the insurgency, equipped with essential skills through a training organized by the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, in collaboration with UKaid. This pioneering initiative seeks to amplify the voices of…
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Transitional Justice Advocacy Gains Momentum As Allamin Foundation Trains Community Actors
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development has continued to push for an a peaceful atmosphere for reconciliation and reintegration in Borno State under its “Strengthening Capacities and Will for Transitional Justice” project. On Wednesday August 14, the foundation organized a comprehensive one-day training focused on survivors-centered advocacy, community…
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Allamin Foundation, UKaid Train Borno CSOs on Evidence-Based Advocacy for Transitional Justice
By Abdul Kareem In an effort towards enhancing the capacity of civil society actors in advocating for transitional justice in Borno State, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, in partnership with UKaid, recently conducted a one-day workshop for members of the Northeast Transitional Justice Network (NETJUN). The workshop, also supported by Foreign Commonwealth Development…
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NGO Trains Youth on Civic Engagement in Borno State
By Abdul Kareem Pompommari, Konduga LGA, Borno State — The Center for Community Awareness and Youth Empowerment Initiative (CAYEI), with funding from the Nigeria Youths Futures Fund and support from Leap Africa, had this week successfully conducted a crucial training session for community stakeholders, youth, and women groups on civic engagement, issue identification, and advocacy. …
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USAID-Supported NGOs Collaborate to Strengthen Budget Monitoring in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdul Kareem Water Aid, in partnership with Mercy Corps, is spearheading a three-day workshop aimed at enhancing the budget preparation and monitoring skills of a diverse selection of stakeholders across government, civil society, and the media. The primary objective of the workshop, as stated by Dare Oduluyi, the main facilitator, is to bolster the…
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