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- [AFRICAN FEMINIST FORUM 2026](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/08/10/2394/) - Welcome Address by Iheoma obibi Chair, African Feminist Forum Steering Committee Windhoek, Namibia | 10 August 2026 African feminists, sisters, comrades, friends, welcome. Welcome to Windhoek. Welcome to the African Feminist Forum 2026. Welcome to three days of memory, fire, honest conversations, collective care and political imagination. To our Namibian feminist sisters and the local
- [Alliances for Africa Commends Governor Hope Uzodinma's Commitment to Ending Gender-Based Violence and Calls for Immediate Action](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/07/03/alliances-for-africa-commends-governor-hope-uzodinmas-commitment-to-ending-gender-based-violence-and-calls-for-immediate-action/) - Alliances for Africa (AfA) warmly welcomes the commitment made by the Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma, to support anti-Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaigns and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of women and girls across Imo State. The Governor's public pledge, made on 1 July 2026, sends a strong message that the
- [2026 World Creativity And Innovation Day](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/04/21/2026-world-creativity-and-innovation-day/) - Creativity is more than expression, it is power. Innovation is more than ideas, it is action. On this World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026, Alliances for Africa celebrates the bold thinkers, the problem-solvers, and the changemakers across Africa who are reimagining systems, amplifying voices, and driving real impact. We call the attention of the government
- [Official Notice: Recruitment Scam Alert](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/04/20/official-notice-recruitment-scam-alert/) - Click below for more details. AFA RECRUITMENT SCAM ALERT -NOTICEDownload
- [Notice of Office Relocation](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/04/18/notice-of-office-relocation/) - Kindly find details below. Notification Letter -AfA New Office AddressDownload
- [Together for Health: Standing with Science to Advance Women’s Health in Nigeria](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/04/07/together-for-health-standing-with-science-to-advance-womens-health-in-nigeria/) - Today mark World Health Day 2026, and this year’s theme “Together for Health. Stand with Science”, highlights the critical role of science in addressing global health challenges. In Nigeria, this focus is particularly urgent for women and girls, who continue to face preventable health risks ranging from maternal complications to limited access to reproductive healthcare
- [Alliances for Africa is Hiring Graduate Volunteers](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/03/21/alliances-for-africa-is-hiring-graduate-volunteers/) - Are you a recent graduate passionate about development work, women’s rights, and creating real community impact? This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, build valuable professional skills, and contribute to meaningful change. Alliances for Africa (AfA) is looking for motivated individuals to join its Programmes and Communications teams. Check out the flyer below for
- [Vacancy Announcement](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/03/13/vacancy-announcement/) - Alliances for Africa (AfA) is currently hiring for the following positions: Communications and Storytelling Assistant Finance and Admin Officer Grants and Programmes Coordinator Programmes Assistant Support Services Assistant Click the download below for more details. Communications and Storytelling AssistantDownload Finance and Admin OfficerDownload Grants and Programmes CoordinatorDownload Programmes AssistantDownload Support Services AssistantDownload
- [New Data Exposes Epidemic of Sexual Harassment Across Nigeria’s Public Universities](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/03/10/new-data-exposes-epidemic-of-sexual-harassment-across-nigerias-public-universities/) - PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release March 8, 2026. On this year’s International Women’s Day, Alliances for Africa (AfA) launches the findings of its baseline survey on sexual harassment in Nigerian public tertiary institutions. The report documents a systemic crisis that has persisted under institutional silence for a long time. The survey, conducted across six state
- [Turning Evidence into Action for Safer Nigerian Campuses](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/02/28/2328/) - Alliances for Africa (AfA) is proud to present the National Campus Climate Baseline Survey on Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, a landmark, evidence-based study that reveals the realities of sexual harassment across public universities in Nigeria and charts a clear path toward systemic change. Download
- [World Day of Social Justice: Alliances for Africa Call to End Violence Against Women and Girls](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/02/20/world-day-of-social-justice-alliances-for-africa-call-to-end-violence-against-women-and-girls/) - On this World Day of Social Justice, Alliances for Africa stands united with communities around the world, speaking not just as an organization, but as part of the community, as daughters, sons, parents, neighbours, and leaders who see the realities women and girls face every day. In our towns, villages, schools, and workplaces, too many
- [Immediate Action Needed as Nigeria Bears Disproportionate Burden of FGM — Imo State Among Highest in South East](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/02/06/immediate-action-needed-as-nigeria-bears-disproportionate-burden-of-fgm-imo-state-among-highest-in-south-east/) - PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) February 6, 2026 Nigeria remains at the forefront of the global fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), with an estimated nearly 20 million women and girls living with the consequences of the practice, being the third-highest number globally (UNICEF, 2024)[1]. National data
- [Alliances for Africa Calls for Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls in South East Nigeria through Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM, and Finance](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/02/11/alliances-for-africa-calls-for-inclusive-futures-for-women-and-girls-in-south-east-nigeria-through-synergizing-ai-social-science-stem-and-finance/) - At Alliances for Africa, we believe that the future of innovation in South East Nigeria must be intentional, deliberate, inclusive, and transformative for women and girls. Across Nigeria, women and girls remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and emerging fields like artificial intelligence. This gap is not about capacity or ability, it is about
- [Every Story Matters: Uniting to Fight Cancer](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/02/04/every-story-matters-uniting-to-fight-cancer/) - For Immediate Release Date: 4th February, 2026. Alliances for Africa Commemorates World Cancer Day 2026 Cancer is a group of more than one hundred diseases that occur when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the human body. While cancer can affect anyone, women and girls bear a disproportionate burden of the disease
- [Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: A Call to Collective Action](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2026/01/30/ending-violence-against-women-and-girls-a-call-to-collective-action/) - Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) is not optional, it is a legal and human rights imperative across Africa. Today, across the world, violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains one of the most widespread human rights violations. Despite decades of advocacy and policy reform, nearly one in three women globally has experienced physical
- [Press Release on Human Rights Day 2025: Alliances for Africa Calls for Protection of Women and Girls’ Rights](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/12/10/press-release-on-human-rights-day-2025-alliances-for-africa-calls-for-protection-of-women-and-girls-rights/) - December 10, 2025 As the world marks Human Rights Day 2025, Alliances for Africa (AfA) joins the global community to reflect on the state of human rights and calls on governments, institutions, and stakeholders at all levels to prioritise the protection and advancement of women and girls’ rights. This observance highlights the urgent need to
- [Fostering Disability Inclusion: Implement and Enforce Imo State Disability Law](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/12/03/fostering-disability-inclusion-implement-and-enforce-imo-state-disability-law/) - For Immediate Release Date: 3rd December, 2025. International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a global reminder of our collective responsibility to advance dignity, equality, and full participation for all people. Alliances for Africa joins the global community to commemorate this day with a renewed call for the full implementation and enforcement of the Imo
- [Solidarity in Action: Revitalising the AIDS Response in a Time of Challenge](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/12/01/solidarity-in-action-revitalising-the-aids-response-in-a-time-of-challenge/) - For Immediate Release Date: 1st December, 2025. Alliances for Africa Commemorates World AIDS Day 2025 Behind every statistic is a life, a family, and a community striving for dignity and health. This year, Alliances for Africa joins millions around the world to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025 with the theme “Solidarity in Action: Revitalising the
- [Uniting to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/11/25/uniting-to-end-digital-violence-against-women-and-girls/) - For Immediate Release Date: 25th November, 2025 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Digital technology has transformed the way we communicate, learn, and work. Yet for many women and girls, online spaces have become arenas of harassment and abuse. Online violence against women and girls refers to any act of gender-based harm
- [DEMO TEXT](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/11/10/demo-text/) - New DEMO text, texting the blog
- [SOAWR Statement to the ACHPR 81st Ordinary Session](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/10/31/soawr-statement-to-the-achpr-81st-ordinary-session/) - Alliances for Africa (AfA) presented a statement on behalf of the Coalition at the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR). The statement emphasized the Coalition’s commitment to advancing women’s rights and promoting the full implementation of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on
- [The unseen architects of peace: Why our community thrives when women lead](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/10/15/the-unseen-architects-of-peace-why-our-community-thrives-when-women-lead/) - Look around our communities, see the way children are playing safely around the compound. The local market buzzing with commerce. The quiet streets where neighbours know each other's names. This peace is not an accident. It is an achievement, and often, the chief architects of these are the women. For too long, the narrative of
- [Beyond Victims, Beyond Borders: Girls as Architects of Change in Crisis](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/10/11/beyond-victims-beyond-borders-girls-as-architects-of-change-in-crisis/) - Every year, the International Day of the Girl Child reminds us that when girls rise, entire communities rise with them. Yet, too often, the world still views girls through the narrow lens of vulnerability as people to be protected, rather than as leaders with power, purpose, and vision. This year, we choose a different story.
- [Access with Dignity: Gender-Inclusive Mental Health Services](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/10/10/access-with-dignity-gender-inclusive-mental-health-services/) - World Mental Health Day reminds us that our well-being is deeply connected to how we care for one another with empathy, equality, and respect. On this World Mental Health Day, Alliances for Africa (AfA) joins the United Nations and global community in advancing this year's UN theme: "Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and
- [No Means No: Building safe campuses for all](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/10/08/no-means-no-building-safe-campuses-for-all/) - Sexual harassment is a silent epidemic in many Nigerian tertiary institutions. It thrives in secrecy, fear, and abuse of power. Every student deserves to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams in an environment free from intimidation or sexual exploitation. It’s time to speak out and take action together. Sexual harassment includes any unwanted sexual attention
- [International Day of Non-Violence 2025: Building Peace in a Time of Chaos](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/10/02/international-day-of-non-violence-2025-building-peace-in-a-time-of-chaos/) - For Immediate Release Date: October 2nd, 2025 Alliances for Africa joins the global community in marking the International Day of Non-Violence 2025, calling for renewed commitment to peace, justice, and the protection of women and girls. Today, the world recognizes and celebrates the philosophy and strategic legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and the principle that changed
- [Justice in Motion: The UN Report on Chibok Girls, 10 Years Later](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/09/22/justice-in-motion-the-un-report-on-chibok-girls-10-years-later/) - The path to justice is long, but every step counts. Ten years ago, when the Chibok girls were first abducted, Alliances for Africa, together with our partners WRAPA, wrote to the UN Committee, urging them to investigate the Nigerian government’s response to this grave injustice. That bold step set in motion a chain of events
- [Building A Safer Campus: A Fundamental Shift from Passive Observation to Active Intervention](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/09/17/building-a-safer-campus-a-fundamental-shift-from-passive-observation-to-active-intervention/) - The fight against sexual harassment in Nigerian tertiary institutions requires a fundamental shift from passive observation to active intervention. A truly safe academic environment is a shared responsibility that demands more than just awareness; it requires actionable systems and a united cultural stance. It's time we move beyond the damaging "He said, She said" paradigm
- [Reshaping the Table: How Women's Inclusion Transforms Local Security](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/09/12/reshaping-the-table-how-womens-inclusion-transforms-local-security/) - For too long, the discourse on peace and security has operated with a critical blind spot. We design frameworks from the top down, often overlooking our most grounded experts: the women who live the daily realities of insecurity, conflict, and resilience in their communities. They are not merely victims; they are the frontline problem-solvers, the
- [Securing the Future of Women and Girls Through Digital Literacy](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/09/08/securing-the-future-of-women-and-girls-through-digital-literacy/) - In today’s fast-changing world, literacy goes far beyond the ability to read and write, it extends to navigating the digital landscape with confidence, creativity, and purpose. As we mark International Literacy Day, it is vital to recognize that digital literacy is the new power tool of progress and ensuring women and girls have equal access
- [Story of a Survivor](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/09/03/story-of-a-survivor/) - She loved her school. She was free, confident, and fully engaged in her lectures until a male classmate began making constant nasty remarks. Suddenly, the safe learning space became uncomfortable. Fear replaced focus, and she even started skipping classes. Worst of all, reporting the case brought no real solution, leaving her unheard and unprotected. Later,
- [2025 International Youth Day](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/08/12/2025-international-youth-day/) - Youth is not just an age, it is a force.Your ideas have the power to ignite revolutions.Your courage has the capacity to shape nations.The world’s greatest changes have always begun with young voices.Every invention, every movement, and every breakthrough started with someone who refused to settle, someone whose actions reshaped our shared future.This hashtag#InternationalYouthDay, we
- [Women as Agents of Peace](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/08/20/women-as-agents-of-peace/) - On Monday, August 18, 2025, the Alliances for Africa sensitisation team visited the amazing women of Umuokanne Community, Ohaji/Egbema LGA to sensitise them on the theme: WOMEN AS AGENTS OF PEACE. This impactful meeting was part of preparations for the Women’s August Meeting, designed to raise awareness on the Women, Peace & Security (WPS) Agenda
- [2025 World Humanitarian Day](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/08/19/2025-world-humanitarian-day/) - Every August 19, we pause to honour humanitarian workers who risk their lives to save others. On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, we stand in unwavering solidarity with all those affected by crisis and we especially recognize the strength of women and girls whose courage shines through the darkest moments. They remain the heartbeat of resilience: leading with
- [Why We Must Stand Against Sexual Harassment in Nigerian Universities](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/08/18/why-we-must-stand-against-sexual-harassment-in-nigerian-universities/) - Sexual harassment is not just a personal violation, it is a deep societal wound. In our universities, it threatens not only the dignity of students and staff, but the very mission of education itself. For women and girls in Nigerian universities, this reality is far too common. A female student shared her painful story that
- [The Role of Women in Advancing Community Peace and Security at Grassroot Level](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/08/13/the-role-of-women-in-advancing-community-peace-and-security-at-grassroot-level/) - Across the world, women are increasingly recognized as vital agents in fostering peace and enhancing security within their communities. Their leadership is not confined to formal institutions or high-profile negotiations; it is rooted in daily life, where trust is built, conflicts are mediated, and safety is safeguarded. In the local community, women’s contributions are indispensable
- [](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/25/2129/) - August Meeting A Panacea for DevelopmentDownload
- [Alliances for Africa engaged the Lagos State University leadership on the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoF)](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/25/alliances-for-africa-engaged-the-lagos-state-university-leadership-on-the-formal-signing-of-a-memorandum-of-understanding-mof/)
- [Amplifying Women’s Voices in Peace and Security: Alliances for Africa (AfA) Launches State-Level Initiative in Imo State, Nigeria](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/04/amplifying-womens-voices-in-peace-and-security-alliances-for-africa-afa-launches-state-level-initiative-in-imo-state-nigeria/) - On June 27, 2025, Alliances for Africa (AfA), a women-led NGO focused on advancing gender justice, human rights, peace, and sustainable development, launched an essential new initiative titled: “Empowering Women’s Voices in Peace and Security Policy Dialogues at the Local Level through the Development of a State Action Plan (SAP) for Implementing the 3rd National
- [International Day of the Girlchild: A Call For more Girl Technologists in Imo](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/04/international-day-of-the-girlchild-a-call-for-more-girl-technologists-in-imo/) - Girls are colors that beautify our world. They are changemakers and are a fundamental source of transformational change for gender equality, and technology is a crucial tool to support their work, activism, and leadership. There has been no better way to tell the girl child story than the use of technology! The celebration of the
- [Anambra Election: AfA Tasks Government on Protection, Peace, and Security of Women and Girls](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/03/anambra-election-afa-tasks-government-on-protection-peace-and-security-of-women-and-girls/) - “Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time; the need for mankind to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to oppression and violence”. ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As political gladiators gear up for the gubernatorial elections today, Alliances for Africa is more concerned about the welfare of women and
- [Statement by Alliances for Africa at the 69th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/03/statement-by-alliances-for-africa-at-the-69th-ordinary-session-of-the-african-commission-on-human-and-peoples-rights/) - 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
- [World Children Day: Implement Policies that Protects Children from Constant Abuse!](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/03/world-children-day-implement-policies-that-protects-children-from-constant-abuse/) - 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. In the
- [International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/03/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-2021/) - 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 persons with disabilities
- [A One-Day Media Engagement to Launch and Popularize the Kpoturum App](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/03/a-one-day-media-engagement-to-launch-and-popularize-the-kpoturum-app/) - 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 are all
- [International Anti- Corruption Day; The Ebenebe Women Example](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/02/international-anti-corruption-day-the-ebenebe-women-example/) - 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 role: Say No
- [International Human Rights Day; Equality for All](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/02/international-human-rights-day-equality-for-all/) - 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
- [IMO VAPP BILL: Alliances for Africa Celebrates its Assent and Calls for Full Implementation through State Budgetary Allocation](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/02/imo-vapp-bill-alliances-for-africa-celebrates-its-assent-and-calls-for-full-implementation-through-state-budgetary-allocation/) - In the spirit of celebration of the timely passage of the Imo State Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Bill, into law, yesterday December 15, 2021 by the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, there is need to strategize towards an effective implementation. AfA is elated about this major milestone and appreciates
- [Imo VAPP: After Assent, What to Expect?](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/02/imo-vapp-after-assent-what-to-expect/) - Immediate Press Statement A joint statement issued 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, including the Ministry of Gender and Vulnerable group, mandated to improve survivors access to essential services through the enactment
- [Domestic Violence: Osinachi’s Death, One Death too Many](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/02/domestic-violence-osinachis-death-one-death-too-many/) - Last week, one of Nigeria’s finest gospel singers, Osinachi Nwachukwu died. What is more shocking is the allegations of how she died. A situation in which close family, friends, professional colleagues and the church were aware of the domestic violence she experienced at home. Domestic violence is part of a wider pattern of abuse that
- [Children’s Day:  AfA Beckons on Government to Strategically Invest in the Nigerian Child](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/02/childrens-day-afa-beckons-on-government-to-strategically-invest-in-the-nigerian-child/) - “There is no better investment of time and money than in the life of a child. They are the future” – Alma Powel Childhood is a memorable and unforgettable time in anyone’s life. How children are moulded today, will go a long way to determine the adults, leaders and activists of tomorrow. Also, the wealth of every
- [AfA Condemn Owo massacre Urge Government on Strategic Security Solution](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/02/afa-condemn-owo-massacre-urge-government-on-strategic-security-solution/) - We are saddened by the unprovoked attack on innocent worshippers at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, Owo in Ondo state, Nigeria that left scores dead especially women and children. This act by faceless bandit is highly barbaric, condemnable and outrageous! Moreso, by the gruesome way, life was snuffed of these hapless citizens in such
- [Alliances for Africa Reaches Women Groups in 30 Communities in Imo State.](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/02/alliances-for-africa-reaches-women-groups-in-30-communities-in-imo-state/) - Alliances for Africa (AfA), with funding from the United Nations Trust Fund (UNTF), is currently conducting a community-wide sensitisation campaign with various women’s groups across the state. To consolidate and localise the provisions of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law and push for its implementation to end all forms of violence against women and
- [International Day of the Girl Child 2022; Our Time is Now – Our Rights, Our Future](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/02/international-day-of-the-girl-child-2022-our-time-is-now-our-rights-our-future/) - It is essential to observe International Day of the Girl Child every year to draw attention to the problems and challenges faced by girls everywhere in the world. This year’s theme, “Our time is now – Our rights, Our future,” is also appropriate, given that issues relating to girl children have recently gained traction, despite
- [16 Days of Activism; Time to take action! Implement the Imo state Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/07/02/16-days-of-activism-time-to-take-action-implement-the-imo-state-violence-against-persons-prohibition-law-2/) - “We Must Unite. Violence Against Women Cannot be Tolerated in any form, in any context, in any circumstances, by any leader or by any government – Ban Ki- Moon The fulfilment of women’s and girls’ human rights as well as equality, development, and peace continue to be hampered by violence against women, which is a
- [AfA Conducts Virtual and ResidentialCapacity Building Training with SouthEast Community of Practice on Reporting Mass Atrocities](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/06/05/afa-conducts-virtual-and-residentialcapacity-building-training-with-southeast-community-of-practice-on-reporting-mass-atrocities/) - In September 2022, AfA conducted a virtual training for select civil society organizations across South East, Nigeria from Community of Practice (COP) on documenting mass atrocities. This training was supported by Open Society Foundation’s project (OSF), on “Documentation as an Important Mechanism to Ensuring Accountability of Mass Atrocities in South Eastern, Nigeria”. The training on
- [AfA Holds Public hearing onImplementation of VAPP Law in Imo](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/06/05/afa-holds-public-hearing-onimplementation-of-vapp-law-in-imo/) - As a mechanism to promote knowledge and demand for the implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition law (VAPP), in Imo state, Alliances for Africa conducted a public hearing for CSOs, state actors, security agencies, media, the Imo state Committee on Ending Violence against Women and Girls, (ISCEVAWG), traditional institutions, religious bodies and stakeholders in
- [Alliances for Africa Coordinates SecondQuarterly Review Meeting for ISCEVAWG](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/06/05/alliances-for-africa-coordinates-secondquarterly-review-meeting-for-iscevawg/) - Alliances for Africa, has coordinated her second quarterly review meeting for the Imo state Committee on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (ISCEVAWG). This is part of her strategies to galvanize and sustain efforts towards ending violence against women and girls in Imo state. Recall that the ISCEVAWG is a multi-sectoral committee instituted by AfA
- [Empowering Political Inclusion: Advocating for Change in Imo State Politics](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/05/28/empowering-political-inclusion-advocating-for-change-in-imo-state-politics/) - We recently engaged with Barr Mrs Ottih the female Deputy Governorship aspirant from ADP and the party leadership emphasizing good governance, affirmative action, and social inclusion. Our focus? To ensure women’s pivotal role is recognized and social inclusion is promoted. The overarching goal was to gain insights into the party’s internal policies, particularly in the
- [Coalition for the Domestication of the Maputo Protocol (CODMAP) 2023 Review meeting](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/05/28/coalition-for-the-domestication-of-the-maputo-protocol-codmap-2023-review-meeting/) - CODMAP Review meeting In line with CODMAP one year strategic plan activities, the team identified the need to review all that we have done since inception; reviewing the CODMAP Score-Card using the Strategic Action Plan, spotlighting what worked well, challenges and gaps, noting best practices and lessons learnt in the course of undertaking these activities.
- [Alliances for Africa present as the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy (CISLAC) holds a coordination meeting for the Macarthur foundation project in Abuja on the 17th- 18th July, 2023](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/05/28/alliances-for-africa-present-as-the-civil-society-legislative-advocacy-cislac-holds-a-coordination-meeting-for-the-macarthur-foundation-project-in-abuja-on-the-17th-18th-july-2023/) - Alliances for Africa (AfA) presented a comprehensive update on her implementation and planned programs of the CISLAC project during the coordination meeting held on the 17th and 18th of July, 2023. The meeting’s central theme revolved around “Prioritizing Anti-corruption and Accountability Mechanisms during the 2023 Elections,” a topic of critical importance given the ongoing political
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- [International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM: Call for Emergency Response and Investment in Women and Girls](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/04/21/international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-fgm-call-for-emergency-response-and-investment-in-women-and-girls/) - The observance of the international day of zero tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on the 6th of February came into being in 2003, to enhance awareness campaigns and take concrete actions against the practice of FGM. This practice as defined by the World Health Organization, (WHO)”is the partial or total removal of the female
- [Rallying Point: Mainstreaming accountability, social inclusion, anti-corruption and transparency in governance – Alliances for Africa model](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/04/21/rallying-point-mainstreaming-accountability-social-inclusion-anti-corruption-and-transparency-in-governance-alliances-for-africa-model/) - In one of my editions, I did mention that the civil society organisations should upscale their advocacy and engagement with elected representatives for more robust and inclusive governance. I am happy that Alliances for Africa (AFA), a non-governmental organization has gone far in ensuring that mainstreaming of accountability, social inclusion, anti-corruption and transparency in governance
- [Addressing The Shrinking Civic Space in South-East Nigeria](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/04/21/addressing-the-shrinking-civic-space-in-south-east-nigeria/) - Executive Summary This report is based on research conducted in the five south-east states of Nigeria, to determine the status of civic space, and the implications for individuals and organisations seeking to defend and expand civil and political rights. An open civic space is a situation where citizens are free to form associations, demonstrate in
- [International Youth Day 2022: The Nigeria the Youths Clamour for](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/04/21/international-youth-day-2022-the-nigeria-the-youths-clamour-for/) - The power of youth is the common wealth of the entire world. The faces of young people are the faces of our past, our present and our future. No segment in society can match the power, idealism, enthusiasm and courage of the young people- Kailash Satyarthi The celebration of International Youths’ Day, highlights the difficulties and
- [International Day of Peace 2022: ‘We have to give Peace a chance in Nigeria!](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/04/21/international-day-of-peace-2022-we-have-to-give-peace-a-chance-in-nigeria/) - The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on the 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution. Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.1 The United Nations
- [World Mental health Day 2022; Reform, Allocate resources for Mental Services in Nigeria Urgently!](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/04/21/world-mental-health-day-2022-reform-allocate-resources-for-mental-services-in-nigeria-urgently/) - If information obtained by the Premium times on the state of mental health in Nigeria is anything to go by, then the country is facing a global human rights emergency in mental health. The online tabloid of September 11, 2022, quoted the President of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), Taiwo Obindo, to have stated that,
- [Turning Walls into Bridges](https://alliancesforafrica.org/2025/04/04/turning-walls-into-bridges/) - 2018 was a remarkable year to increase advocacy towards the full implementation of 35% affirmation action. Thanks to the United Nations Funds for Gender Equality which supported activities advocating the full implementation of 35% affirmative action from 2016 through 2019 in South East Nigeria. Alliances for Africa team remained active in implementing the activities in

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