OWERRI — Alliances for Africa (AfA), a human rights and gender advocacy organisation, has commended Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, for his commitment to support campaigns against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), while urging the state government to take immediate steps to implement existing laws aimed at protecting women and girls. The organisation, in a statement […]
Members of the Steering Committee
Blessing Iriaka The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015 as a global blueprint for peace, prosperity, and sustainability, are increasingly facing implementation challenges across the world. Recent United Nations reports show that only about 15 to 18 percent of the SDG targets are currently on track globally, with many countries struggling under […]
Space for Change, a research-driven civil society organisation recognised for integrating human rights into governance and amplifying community voices in policy processes across Nigeria, on Thursday, 26 February, in Owerri, Imo State, inaugurated a Steering Committee tasked with overseeing the drafting of the Imo State Climate Action Plan. The event marked another milestone in the […]
Over the past few months, Alliances for Africa (AfA), with support from the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), has continued to advance the implementation of the 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) under the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 in Imo State, reinforcing efforts to promote women’s inclusion in peacebuilding and decision-making. As part […]
By: Harriet C. Ijeomah To reduce the growing risk of conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence in crisis-prone communities across Nigeria, the Civil Resource Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC) Nigeria, in partnership with the Community and Youth Development Initiatives (CYDI) Funded by Ford Foundation, held a two-day capacity-building workshop for state and non-state actors in Imo […]
The Federal Lawmaker representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has accused local government officials of mismanaging funds meant for grassroots development, alleging that despite receiving over ₦400 million monthly, residents still lack basic amenities. Speaking during a visit to affected communities, Ugochinyere lamented that many officials reside in Owerri instead of their […]
The one-day town hall meeting in Owerri brought together 25 participants to strengthen their capacity in project implementation, fund and procurement management, effective communication, and community advocacy. The training forms part of the Fair for All Project’s objective to improve governance structures in communities impacted by extractive activities and ensure citizens’ voices are heard in decision-making processes.
By : Davidson Nwosu In response to the growing insecurity across the South-East, grassroots women in Imo State are stepping forward to take on a role long overlooked in peacebuilding: local surveillance, early warning, and community mobilisation. On July 29, the Non-Governmental Organisation Alliances for Africa (AfA) convened a consultative meeting in Owerri with over […]
“NAP is a key agenda of the current federal administration. It’s important that Imo State joins the call. With so much resources invested both in the military and police to curb insecurity across the country. It is time we begin to recognize security as one of our greatest threats and one that requires women’s inclusion in its resolution,
