Tag: Allamin Foundation
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40 Jire Dole Members Complete Intensive Human Rights Advocacy Training in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – As Borno State continues its delicate transition toward stability following years of conflict, grassroots organizations are intensifying efforts to empower local voices in the fight for civil liberties.On Saturday, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a prominent Borno-based non-governmental organization, convened a specialized training session for 40 members…
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CFLI: Canadian Delegation Assesses Peace-Building Progress in Borno State
By Abdulkareem Haruna Diplomatic representatives from the Embassy of Canada met with regional stakeholders Wednesday to evaluate the progress of grassroots deradicalization and social cohesion programs in Borno State, focusing on the precarious future of children formerly associated with armed groups. The delegation, led by First Political Officer, Maude Oliver under the Canada Fund for…
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Allamin Foundation, Amnesty International Mark Human Rights Day in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, supported by Amnesty International, gathered human rights advocates and community leaders on Wednesday to mark International Human Rights Day, issuing a targeted call to safeguard women and children from exploitation as the region navigates its post-conflict recovery. That urgency defined the gathering…
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Religious Leaders, Scholars Urge Tolerance and Justice at Maiduguri Peace Dialogue
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – In a bid to foster interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a Maiduguri-based non-governmental organization, convened a one-day dialogue focused on Islam and Christianity, drawing religious leaders, scholars, and community members. The well-attended event, held at the Women Development Center Maiduguri, underscored the…
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BOSEPA Commends Allamin Foundation’s Peace-Building Efforts, Offering Jobs to 10 Deradicalized Women
By Abdulkareem Haruna Malam Abubakar Suleiman, General Manager of the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA), has praised the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development for its efforts in promoting peace, particularly in assisting women associated with Boko Haram and other non-state actors to become deradicalized. During a courtesy and advocacy visit, Suleiman hosted the…
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Clerics, Activists Unite to Combat Violence As Allamin Foundation Marks International Human Rights Day
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, 10 December 2024 – As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development held a significant event to mark International Human Rights Day, bringing together 80 youths, including individuals with disabilities and members of the youth security vigilante, aka Civilian Joint…
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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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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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Embrace, Don’t Stigmatize Drug Addicts – NDLEA Tells Workshop
By Abdul Kareem The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) asserts that individuals suffering from drug addiction should not face stigmatization or negative profiling. Instead, they should be treated with love and affection. The NDLEA advocates that compassion, empathy, and care for drug addicts can significantly expedite their recovery process compared to when they are…
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Borno Government, DSS Commend Allamin Foundation Peace Efforts, Pledge Support for NGO
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State government and the Directorate of State Services (DSS) have extended a hand of collaboration to the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development (ALFOPED), a local NGO renowned for its vital work in post-conflict reintegration and empowerment of conflict survivors. The Maiduguri-based foundation, steered by Executive Director Hamsatu Allamin, has…
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