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COVID-19 Pandemic; Alliances for Africa Condemns the Growing Perpetration of Child Sexual abuse in Imo state, Calls for leveraging on existing unused edifices in the state for the immediate provision of Shelter (Safe Home) for survivors.

May 22, 2020 /0 Comments/in Covid-19 pandemic, News and Events /by Alliances for Africa

Monday 18th May 2020 Owerri, Imo State For Immediate Release COVID-19 Pandemic; Alliances for Africa Condemns the Growing Perpetration of Child Sexual abuse in Imo state, Calls for leveraging on existing unused edifices in the state for the immediate provision of Shelter (Safe Home) for survivors. Sequel to the enactment of policies by the federal […]

How Corruption Destroyed Our Health System

May 20, 2020 /0 Comments/in News and Events /by Alliances for Africa

How Corruption Destroyed Our Health System – By Iheoma Obibi Our state television channels have been inundated with claims by state governors of beautifully constructed and equipped hospitals they have built and excellent healthcare delivery services being offered to the people in their respective states. The mirage of twin mirrors is all too real because […]

COVID-19 AND THE PANDEMIC OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN IMO STATE

May 15, 2020 /0 Comments/in News and Events /by Alliances for Africa

COVID-19 AND THE PANDEMIC OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN IMO STATE Alliances for Africa is concerned about what is happening behind closed doors as we shelter at home to protect ourselves from the deadly coronavirus disease. We see a dangerous trend, another pandemic in itself, an increase in sexual and gender-based violence against women […]

SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE(SEA) DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

May 8, 2020 /0 Comments/in Covid-19 pandemic /by Alliances for Africa

Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) during the COVID-19 pandemic Issues women are confronted with, in the society are numerous and require proactive responses of adept leaders and support at all levels for interventions if violence against women and girls will end. One of the major forms of violence that is widespread and found in almost […]

Pandemics and Violence against Women and Girls

May 8, 2020 /0 Comments/in News and Events /by Alliances for Africa

Pandemics and Violence against Women and girls In challenging times such as we are currently confronted with, the welfare of women and girls should not be treated with levity especially pregnant women and groups that were beforehand vulnerable. Available data and research from previous pandemics revealed that women and men are affected differently and the […]

Lockdown: Imo Women, Girls Urged To Avoid Isolated Places

May 7, 2020 /0 Comments/in News and Events /by Alliances for Africa

Following the lock down of several states because of coronavirus, women and girls have been admonished to avoid places that are isolated during the period. Programme manager of Alliances for Africa, a non-governmental organisation, Blessing Duru, made the appeal in their sensitisation campaign against women abuse and baby factories in Imo State. According to Duru, […]

CALL FOR CONSULTANTS – SHORT TERM CONTRACT

April 23, 2020 /0 Comments/in Careers /by Alliances for Africa

BACKGROUND TO THE CONSULTANCIES: The acceptance of violence against women and girls (VAWG) as normal contributes to an environment of impunity and serves as a serious barrier to all women and girls living a life free from violence. This lack of comprehensive legislation that upholds the rights of women and girls to live free […]

Recruitment of a Consultant for the production of a short documentary to be filmed in Nigeria

April 7, 2020 /0 Comments/in Careers /by Alliances for Africa

The NFF as part of its communications and advocacy strategy is seeking to engage a female consultant with research and film making skills. In order to get the right person and fit there are two levels to this application process. Requirements for applying 1st Step  Must have more than 5 years proven experience in […]

Adopt Babies Legally, NGO Admonishes Couples – Local Publication pg 8

April 7, 2020 /0 Comments/in Baby Factory /by Alliances for Africa

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Alliances for Africa has urged couples desiring to adopt babies in Imo State to do so through the state’s Ministry of Gender Affairs, to avoid running foul of the law. This call was contained in a statement signed by the organisation’s Program Manager, Blessing Duru, as part of its ongoing campaign […]

How to identify a genuine care giving home from a baby factory

February 3, 2020 /0 Comments/in News and Events /by Alliances for Africa

The menace of the baby factory or child harvesting as it is otherwise known as is on the rise. The line that distinguishes the original from the fake is almost out of sight. While it has become difficult to tell what is real from a mirage, there are still ways you can tell them apart. […]

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