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ACT grantee - AFRILAW - combats forced labour in Enugu

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening and grant programme for CSOs. July 2023.

ACT grantee empowers 80 youth and persons with disability in Plateau state

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening and grant programme for CSOs. July 2023.

RoLAC stakeholders take stock of programme impact and sustainability

Read more about RoLAC's Results Dissemination and Programme Closure Events. May 2023.

D-Ability Initiative empowers deaf women and girls in Rivers State

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening and grant programme for CSOs. April 2023.

ACT grantee empowers SGBV survivors in Sokoto State

Read more about ACT's capacity strengthening and grant programme for CSOs. April 2023.

MCN meets with stakeholders to share final results

Read more about MCN's Results Dissemination and Programme Closure Events. February 2023.

New e-learning platform for CSOs

Learn more about ACT's e-learning platform for CSOs. February 2023.

ACT Lesson Learning Series 2023: Knowledge Share Fair

Read more about ACT's first Knowledge Share Fair. February 2023.

Women and PWDs empowered to grow micro-scale businesses

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening and grant programme for CSOs. January 2023.

CSOs and media advocate for school development in Ikorodu

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening and grant programme for CSOs. January 2023.

MCN and RoLAC commemorate 16 Days of Activism 2022

MCN and RoLAC joined the world to commemorate the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign. December 2022

Borno adopts code of conduct for traditional rulers

Learn about MCN's support for building the capacity of traditional leaders. December 2022.

Perception survey shows increased relevance, value and effectiveness of conflict management mechanisms

Find out more about the findings from MCN's independent annual perception survey. December 2022.

Borno and Yobe link to National Sex Offenders Register

Read more about MCN's support to address sexual and gender-based violence. December 2022.

CSO intensifies campaign against irregular migration in Edo State

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening and grant programme for CSOs. October 2022.

Harmony Centre supports citizen participation in Local Government Administration in Rivers State

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening and grant programme for CSOs. October 2022.

Survivors of gender-based violence empowered in Edo State

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening and grant programme for CSOs. October 2022.

Stakeholders make case for better operational environment for CSOs in Nigeria

Read more about the outcomes from the 2022 National Conference on the Civil Society Operational Environment in Nigeria. September 2022.

Nigerian Correctional Service inaugurates National Parole Board

Read more about RoLAC's work to increase access to justice. September 2022.

The EU visits Idera SARC and pledges continued support for SGBV

Read more about RoLAC's work to tackle sexual and gender-based violence. September 2022.

Disability Rights Law unveiled in local languages

Read more about RoLAC's work to increase access to justice. September 2022.

CSO leads fight against cholera in FCT

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening and grant programme for CSOs. July 2022.

Peer learning platform boosts CSO collaboration in Edo state

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening programme for CSOs. July 2022.

RoLAC and partners promote actions against torture in Nigeria

Read more about RoLAC's work to reform the criminal justice sector. June 2022.

Adamawa set to implement state anti-corruption strategy

Find out more about RoLAC's support to curb corruption in Nigeria. June 2022.

Sexual offender database launched in Adamawa state

Read more about RoLAC's work to tackle sexual and gender-based violence. March 2022.

Structures established for the effective implementation of the Nigerian Correctional Service Act

Read more about RoLAC's work to reform the criminal justice sector. March 2022

Peer learning improves CSO collaboration in Edo state

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening programme for CSOs. April 2022.

Hearing-impaired women and girls acquire entrepreneurship skills in Rivers state

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening and grant programme for CSOs. April 2022.

CSOs strengthen proposal writing skills and access more grants

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening programme for CSOs. January 2022.

CSO leads campaign to end open defecation in public places

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening and grant programme for CSOs. January 2022.

MCN and RoLAC commemorate 16 Days of Activism 2021

Read more about our cross-programme support of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign. December 2021.

Engaging stakeholders on technology for bail reform in Nigeria

Read more about RoLAC's work to reform the criminal justice sector. December 2021.

Launch of annual report on the implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act

Learn more about RoLAC's work to combat sexual and gender-based violence. December 2021.

Seventh Annual Conference for SARC Network: Special Courts for SGBV Cases

Learn more about RoLAC's work with sexual assault referral centres. November 2021.

Key legislations passed to address SGBV

Learn more about MCN work to address sexual and gender-based violence. December 2021.

Peer learning platform launched for CSOs in Rivers state

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening programme for CSOs. September 2021.

CSOs engage on tax responsibilities and compliance

Read more about ACT's work to enhance the regulatory environment for the operation of CSOs. September 2021.

Policy dialogue sets requirements for successful reintegration

Learn more about MCN support for reintegration in communities. September 2021.

Community peace and safety partnership prevents communal violence

Find out more about MCN support for conflict management initiatives. September 2021.

Roundtable seeks inclusion for people living with disability in peacebuilding

Learn more about MCN support for inclusion in peacebuilding. September 2021.

National Legislative Drafting Guide approved by justice sector institutions

Read more about RoLAC's work to reform the criminal justice sector. September 2021.

Child Protection Network Committees established in four local governments areas in Adamawa state

Learn more about RoLAC's work to increase access to justice for children. September 2021.

CSOs develop self-regulatory framework

Learn more about ACT support to strengthen the regulatory environment for CSOs. July 2021.

Lagos state civil society organisations trained on data literacy

Find out more about ACT's capacity strengthening programme for CSOs. July 2021.

Perception survey shows MCN contributing to enhanced stability

Read more about MCN's perception survey. June 2021.

Study on non-violent resolution of the insurgency published

Read about this study commissioned by MCN. June 2021

Stakeholders commend CPSP for enhancing community security and safety

Learn more about MCN's support for conflict management initiatives. June 2021.

First complaints handling policy for court users issued in Edo state

Read more about RoLAC's support to reform the criminal justice system. June 2021.

Directors of Public Prosecution commit to speeding up criminal justice

Learn more about RoLAC's support to reform the criminal justice system. June 2021

Directory of sign language interpreters established for justice service providers in Anambra state

Read more about RoLAC's work to increase access to justice for people with disabilities. June 2021.

Virtual event: The SGBV challenge in Nigeria - Increasing access to justice through sexual assault referral centres

Read more about the event hosted by the British Council and the European Commission, in collaboration with RoLAC and MCN. June 2021.

Raising awareness of the CAMA 2020 CSO regulations

Learn more about ACT's work to strengthen the regulatory environment for CSOs. April 2021.

Strengthening proposal writing skills for CSOs

Find out more about ACT's capacity strengthening programme for CSOs. April 2021.

Increased awareness of the rule of law is improving police-community relations in Kano state

Read more about RoLAC’s support to reform the criminal justice system. March 2021.

Idera sexual assault referral centre established in Lagos state

Learn more about RoLAC's work to address sexual and gender-based violence. March 2021.

Lagos police records 700+ confessional statements

Learn more about RoLAC’s work to strengthen the criminal justice system. March 2021.

CSOs' emergency response to COVID-19

Read more about ACT's support for CSO advocacy efforts during COVID-19. January 2021.

Engaging the CAC for change: CAMA 2020

Learn more about ACT's support to the CSO regulatory environment. January 2021.

50 CSOs re-design organisational strategies

Learn more about ACT's capacity strengthening work with CSOs. January 2021.

ACT, MCN and RoLAC commemorate 16 Days of Activism 2020

Read more about our cross-programme support for the 16 Days of Activism Campaign. December 2020.

Quiz competition: Raising awareness on sexual and gender-based violence among secondary schools

Read more about MCN's support for the 16 Days of Activism Campaign. December 2020.

Sixth Annual Conference for SARC Network: Exchanging ideas and sharing lessons learned

Learn more about RoLAC's work with sexual assault and referral centres. December 2020.

Awyetu sexual assault referral centre established in Abuja

Learn more about RoLAC's work to address sexual and gender-based violence. November 2020.

Videos raise awareness about sexual and gender-based violence

Learn more about RoLAC's support of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign. December 2020.

CSOs champion advocacy against sexual and gender-based violence

Read more about ACT's support for the 16 Days of Activism Campaign. December 2020.

Traditional rulers, legislators and civil society participate in 16 days of activism against sexual and gender-based violence

Read more about MCN's support for the 16 Days of Activism Campaign. December 2020.

Yobe adopts the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act

Find out more about MCN's work to address sexual and gender-based violence. December 2020.

Kano state government adopts anti-corruption strategy

Find out more about RoLAC's support to curb corruption in Nigeria. December 2020.

More traditional rulers trained in dispute resolution and human rights protection

Learn more about MCN's work with traditional rulers. December 2020.

ACT, MCN and RoLAC support partners to respond to COVID-19

Read more about our cross-programme support during the COVID-19 pandemic. December 2020.

Civil society and government collaborate to enhance the CSO regulatory environment

Learn more about ACT's work to strengthen the regulatory environment for CSOs. October 2020.

Capacity building to improve CSO internal systems

Find out more about ACT's capacity strengthening programme for CSOs. October 2020.

Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on conflict, gender and social exclusion in northeastern Nigeria

Learn more about MCN's research. September 2020.

First police statement-taking room established in northeastern Nigeria

Learn more about RoLAC's support to reform the criminal justice sector. September 2020.

New SARC and related services launched in Edo state

Learn more about RoLAC's work to address sexual and gender-based violence. September 2020.

Launch of resource centre for survivors of SGBV

Learn more about RoLAC's work to address sexual and gender-based violence. September 2020.

Radio discussion programmes increase reporting of SGBV

Learn more about MCN's support to address sexual and gender-based violence. July 2020.

Farmer and herder groups sign peace pact

Learn more about MCN's support for conflict management, reconciliation and stability initiatives. June 2020.

Community accountability forums address public concerns

Learn more about MCN's support for community policing. July 2020.

CSOs implement emergency advocacy on COVID-19

Find out more about ACT's advocacy support for over 58 CSOs. July 2020.

Launch of mental health support toll-free line

Learn more about ACT's partnership with CSOs to address mental health issues during COVID-19. July 2020.

Promoting inclusive responses to COVID-19

Learn more about RoLAC's work to promote inclusive responses to COVID-19. June 2020.

Taking steps towards developing a public health emergency law

Read more about RoLAC's support for the development of a public health emergency law. June 2020.

Supporting the adoption of non-custodial measures in the criminal justice sector

Learn more about RoLAC's support to reform the criminal justice sector. June 2020.

Traditional rulers help prevent the spread of COVID-19

Learn more about MCN's work with traditional rulers during the pandemic. May 2020.

Women peacebuilding initiatives record success

Learn more about MCN's peacebuilding initiatives. May 2020.

Youths disarm and renounce violence in Borno state

Read more about MCN's conflict management initiatives. May 2020.

Community platforms mobilise quickly to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Find out more about MCN's support for community-driven responses to COVID-19. March 2020.

‘Wall of women’ unveiled to commemorate International Women’s Day

Learn more about RoLAC’s initiative to celebrate gender champions in Nigeria. March 2020.

Magistrates’ inspection visits to detention facilities yielding results

Learn more about RoLAC's support to reform the criminal justice system. March 2020.

Police family support units established in Abuja

Read more about RoLAC's support to enhance access to justice for children and youth. March 2020.

600+ women benefit from economic empowerment initiatives

Learn more about MCN's economic empowerment programme. March 2020.

Growing public confidence in the traditional justice system

Find out more about the findings from MCN's independent annual perception survey in Yobe state. March 2020.

Assessing the role of women in peacebuilding

Learn more about MCN's research to assess progress on gender and peacebuilding. March 2020.

Assessing community resilience and peacebuilding

Learn more about MCN's research to assess community resilience and peacebuilding initiatives in the North East. Feb 2020.

Capacity assessment for over 60 CSOs in three pilot states

Find out more about ACT's work to identify and categorise the strengths and weaknesses of CSOs. January 2020.

Understanding the operational context for civil society organisations in Nigeria

Learn more about ACT's research to understand the context and challenges for CSOs. January 2020.

Youth participate in traditional sport for peace events

Find out more about MCN's support for youth peacebuilding initiatives. January 2020.

Community peace and safety partnerships prevent farmer-herder conflicts and other security threats

Find out more about MCN's support for dialogue and reconciliation initiatives. January 2020.

Public perception of community policing groups improving

Find out more about the findings from MCN's independent annual perception survey. January 2020.

Online portal opens up public procurement in Nigeria

Learn more about RoLAC’s support to making public procurement more fair and transparent. December 2019.

First national sexual offender and service providers register launched

Learn more about RoLAC’s work to tackle violence against women. November 2019.

Sentencing guidelines to ensure uniformity and fairness in courts

Find out more about RoLAC’s work to reform the criminal justice system. December 2019.

Schools establish gender desks and clubs to encourage reporting of sexual offences

Learn more about MCN's support for schools to address sexual and gender-based violence. Sept 2019.

Strengthening the role of the police in the criminal justice system

Learn more about RoLAC's support to strengthen the criminal justice system. Sept 2019.

Improving public procurement processes in Edo state

Learn more about RoLAC’s support in developing corruption prevention tools for public procurement. Sept 2019.

Community peace and safety partnership prevents clash between farmers and herders

Find out more about MCN's support for dialogue and reconciliation initiatives in communities. Sept 2019.

Traditional rulers equipped to address inter-religious conflict

Learn more about MCN's support to building the capacity of traditional leaders. Sept 2019.

New SARC launched in Anambra state

Learn more about RoLAC's support to the new Ntasi Centre in Anambra state. Sept 2019.

Increasing access to justice for people with disabilities

Find out more about RoLAC's collaboration with local partners to commemorate the International Day of Sign Languages. Sept 2019.

Law enacted to punish sexual offenders in Yobe state

Find out more about MCN's support for policy to address sexual and gender-based violence. July 2019.

Traditional justice system strengthened to enhance stability in northeastern Nigeria

Learn more about the impact of MCN's support for traditional rulers. July 2019.

Community dialogue platform helps move children from the streets to school

Find out more about MCN's support for dialogue and reconciliation initiatives in communities recovering from the insurgency. July 2019.

Annual perception survey confirms growing confidence in conflict management institutions

Learn more about the findings from MCN's latest independent survey that tracks progress against programme outcomes and impact. May 2019.

New anti-corruption legislation enacted

Learn more about RoLAC's support for the new Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Law. June 2019.

Economic empowerment programmes making a difference for women and youth

Find out more about MCN's economic empowerment programme delivered in partnership with civil society. May 2019.

Traditional rulers delivering more effective justice

Find out more about MCN's capacity building programme for traditional rulers. May 2019.

Strengthening community policing and security initiatives in northeastern Nigeria

Learn more about MCN's work to strengthen the accountability of community policing groups. March 2019.

Sexual assault referral centres replicating reach and expanding support for SGBV survivors

Learn how MCN-supported sexual assault referral centres provide crucial services for survivors. January 2019.

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