Tag: human rights
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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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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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CSOs Executive Director Urges Independent Rights Desk for Civilian Access
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria – A Borno civil society leader, Comrade Bulama Abiso, has called for the establishment of a human rights desk outside military control to improve civilian access for complaints and bolster the military’s accountability to the public. Speaking at the Nigeria Army Human Rights Seminar, Comrade Abiso, head of…
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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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