Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) affects individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, races, and cultures. Research indicates that women and girls are disproportionately targeted in various forms of sexual violence. Despite the prevalence of these crimes, the societal stigma surrounding sexual violence leads to silence, insufficient resources, and a lack of coordinated efforts to prevent such acts and hold perpetrators accountable.
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Some of Our Projects
The effective management of plastic waste was considered important, leading to the implementation of a three-year-long project called "From Trash to Cash: Turning Plastic Waste into Economic Opportunity." The project was initiated by Yola Renewal Foundation (YRF) in partnership with Tearfund and funded by the Norwegian Development Programme (Norad).
Since 2002, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) worked in close partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria to enhance migration management. Through capacity-building, advisory services, and technical assistance, IOM focused on various aspects of migration, including migration health, information dissemination, assisted voluntary returns, and counter-trafficking measures. Collaborative efforts were established with national migration stakeholders to strengthen border management, combat human trafficking, reduce irregular migration, and integrate migration into the country's development plans.
In recognising the challenges of disability around the world, Christian Blind Mission (CBM) picked up the cause of ensuring the inclusion of PLWDs in humanitarian efforts. Guided by the principles of humanity, impartiality, "do no harm," conflict sensitivity, and human rights principles of equity and non-discrimination, CBM is committed to promoting the rights and well-being of PLWDs.
The initiative is a follow-up to the first Resourcing Change project, funded by Conflict Stability and Security Funds (CSSF) and implemented by a Consortium led by Saferworld, consisting of WILPF and WfWI, from July 2021 – June 2022. The program’s second phase started from November 2022 – 2024, implemented in Nigeria