Tag: Transitional justice
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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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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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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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I’m excited about the potential of working together with Allamin Foundation ~ Borno Justice Commissioner
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister, has publicly announced a promising partnership with the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, signaling a new era of concerted efforts towards empowering victims of the Boko Haram insurgency. This collaboration aims to address critical issues such as girl child education, women’s…
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From Conflict to Reconciliation: A Short Interview with Borno’s Transitional Justice Trailblazer
In a region deeply affected by the insurgency of Boko Haram, efforts toward reconciliation, reintegration of repentant fighters, and transitional justice are of paramount importance. Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, under the leadership of Hajiya Hamsatu Allamin, has been at the forefront of these efforts. Recently, the foundation held a review and reflection event…
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Allamin Foundation Hosts Transitional Justice Workshop for Community Advocates
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a community-oriented nonprofit, conducted a comprehensive training workshop on Transitional Justice for local advocates in Borno State, Nigeria on Tuesday. The workshop, held in Maiduguri, drew participants from Jere, Konduga, Mafa, and the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) local government areas (LGAs). The day-long intensive program…
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Allamin Foundation Spearheads Hopeful Transition to Peace and Post-Insurgency Reintegration
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the hopeful aftermath of insurgency, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development in Maiduguri has taken the lead in facilitating the path towards peace, reconciliation, and reintegration. The foundation recently conducted a one-day workshop for Mafa community stakeholders, held at the Hajja Manga Memorial Hall in the Giwa Barrack Area of…
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𝑻𝑱𝑺 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑: Participants Insist On Community Involvement, Victim-centered Reintegration of Ex-Boko Haram Members
𝑩𝒚 𝑨𝒃𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒌𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒎 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒂 Participants at a one-day workshop on transitional justice and its role in peacebuilding in post-conflict reconciliation in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state have critiqued some of the current strategies for reintegrating former terrorists. The participants, representing various sectors of the community in Borno and Jere local governments, expressed these views at a workshop…
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