Partners for West Africa -Nigeria in collaboration with Partners global, and the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, organized a two-day in-country resiliency plus event to share experiences on the impact of the process and lessons learnt. The resiliency+ process was a great opportunity and an inspiring learning experience for Alliances for Africa. One […]
December 10th annually is observed as Human Rights Day to reaffirm the importance of human rights in re-building the world we want, our interconnectedness in shared humanity, dignity, and rights for all in opportunities and outcomes for fairer and inclusive societies. This year’s Human Rights Day theme – “Equality” resonates with article 1 of the […]
Press Release The International Anti-Corruption Day, marked annually on December 9, is a day set aside by the United Nations to promote the cause of collective action in preventing corruption. It is in recognition of the United Nations Convention against Corruption which was signed in Mexico in 2003. This year’s theme, “Your right, your […]
PRESS RELEASE It is no news that we are facing a pandemic on violence against women and girls (VAWG). Sadly, violence against women and girls has become not only endemic, but normalized in the society despite efforts of all stakeholders through massive awareness and frontline response services. From trivializing rape, victim-blaming, to gaslighting survivors, we […]
Press Release The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 47/3. The commemoration is marked every December 3, to promote the rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society, and to increase awareness of the situation of […]
The program brought together women and girls from various sectors to build understanding on leadership through the feminist lens, recognize the importance of feminist leadership in addressing systemic inequality and advancing gender equality as well as leveraging the technological tool (Kpoturum) developed by AfA on ending Violence Against Women and Girls. Kpoturum is an […]
This publication was developed by Alliances for Africa (AfA) and was made possible by the men, women and young people in communities who have experienced various kinds and degrees of mass atrocities for the purpose of this study and in consideration of the South Eastern Nigeria, was categorized into atrocities by state actors, pastoralists’ and […]
A joint statement by Alliances for Africa (AfA) in collaboration with the Imo State Committee on Ending Violence against Women and Girls (ISCEVAWG); a multisectoral committee comprising of state and non-state actors, mandated to improve survivors access to essential services through the enactment of the Imo State VAPP Bill. 16 Days of Activism against […]
Press Release World Children’s Day, is an important celebration, especially as it brings world attention to focus on the needs, ideas, and demands of young children. This day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and subsequently, became celebrated every 20th of November to promote international togetherness, awareness, and improve children’s welfare worldwide. […]
Alliances for Africa is an international African led non-governmental human rights, peace and sustainable development organization. AfA works with partners in, around and beyond the continent of Africa. Alliances for Africa is a member of the Solidarity for African Women’s Rights (SOAWR), a coalition of 63 organizations working on women’s rights in 32 countries in […]