News

Stay up to date with the news from our justice, conflict and security programmes.

Assessing the role of women in peacebuilding

Learn more about MCN's research to assess progress on gender and peacebuilding. November 2019.

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 in communities. January 2020.

Public perception of community policing groups improving

Find out more about the findings from MCN's latest 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

Find out 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

Find out more about RoLAC's support for strengthening the role of the police in the administration of the criminal justice system in Lagos and FCT. 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 how RoLAC supported the enactment of 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 the impact of MCN's economic empowerment programme delivered in partnership with local civil society organisations. 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 how MCN is working with community policing groups to strengthen accountability and enhance relationships with the public. March 2019.

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

Find out more about how MCN established sexual assault referral centres in three focal states and deepened community support to provide crucial services for SGBV survivors. January 2019.

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