WANEP-Nigeria – Building Relationships for Peace

Ongoing: Strategic Planning Meeting ( Strengthening Partnerships for Effective Implementation of PARTNER II)

West Africa Network for Peacebuilding in collaboration with the Life and Peace Institute organising a consultative meeting with Civil Society stakeholders from the Horn of Africa and Nigeria on the the development of the the Nigeria Action Plan on the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR ) 2250. The program which has over 40 persons in attendance is ongoing in Abuja.. [Read More]

Today we begin the global observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2024, [Read More]

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Happening in Jos, Plateau State,Nigeria:Stakeholder Meeting on the Transition of PARTNER Activity from Mercy Corps to Wanep Nigeria
Today, stakeholders are discussing the seamless transition of the PARTNER Activity from Mercy Corps to WANEP.
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AFSIT Training Workshop for CSOs Concludes in Abuja
The AFSIT (Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions ) Training Workshop for Civil Society Organizations has ended in Abuja, marking a significant steps towards addressing Africa’s transitional governance challenges.
This workshop aims to improve collaboration among diverse consortium partners, as well as its sub units. [Read More]

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Notes from the ongoing AFSIT 3-Day CSO Training Workshop in Abuja: Strengthening Democracy in Fragile States
Democracy thrives on participation, transparency, and justice—but in fragile states, weak institutions and instability pose significant challenges. By building inclusive governance, promoting economic development, and empowering civil society, we can break the cycle of underdevelopment and conflict.
Together, let’s create a future where democracy fuels sustainable growth and peace.
#AFSIT #buildingrelationshipsforpeace #Democracy #Peacebuilding #InclusiveGovernance #AfricaRising
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3-Day Training Workshop for civil society organizations on Applied Early Warning and Supporting Inclusive political Transitiona in Africa commences in Abuja, Nigeria.
This Training organized by Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT), in partnership with WANEP, the AU’s Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) and the East African Civil Society Network (ECONet), aims to enhance the capacities of CSOs in effectively applying early warning and response
systems to monitor, assess and manage risks associated with political transitions.

WELCOME TO WANEP - NIGERIA

West Africa Network for Peacebuilding Nigeria (WANEP-Nigeria) was established out of necessity to provide an organized platform for collaborative peacebuilding for conflict transformation and development in Nigeria by indigenous Non Governmental Organizations with diverse capacities and interest in human rights, conflict transformation and good governance. its operational framework was designed along the visions of the regional network operating in West Africa, Chad and Cameroun with the ultimate goal of building sustainable peace for growth and development in the region

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Situation Update November 16

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#16DaysOfActivism

Today we begin the global observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Happening in Jos, Plateau

Today, stakeholders are discussing the seamless transition of the PARTNER Activity from Mercy Corps to

AFSIT Training Workshop for

The AFSIT (Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions ) Training Workshop for Civil Society Organizations

#WomanCrushWednesday

Today, we shine our #WcW spotlight on Dr. Fatima Akilu, a woman whose work has had a transformative impact on mental health, peacebuilding, and the fight against violent extremism in Nigeria.

Dr. Akilu serves as the Executive Director of Neem Foundation, where she leads the foundation’s Psychosocial Services Component, delivering crucial mental health support to communities impacted by conflict and trauma.

A trained psychologist with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Akilu holds a Master’s Degree and PhD in Psychology from the University of Reading, UK. Her journey in mental health has been marked by dedication to research and teaching, particularly on topics like homelessness and the complex relationship between ethnicity and mental health.

For over 12 years, she shared her expertise as an Adjunct Professor of General Psychology at Broome Community College, USA, shaping the minds of future psychologists.

In addition to her mental health work, Dr. Akilu brings valuable experience in media and communication. She has served as Chairman of the Editorial Board of a leading Nigerian newspaper and worked as Head of Communication to the Senior Special Assistant to the Nigerian President on Millennium Development Goals. Her expertise in strategic communication led her to pioneer Nigeria’s Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) programme, where she held the role of Director for Behavioural Analysis and Strategic Communications at the Office of the National Security Adviser until 2015.

Through her work at Neem Foundation, Dr. Akilu continues to empower communities and advocate for mental health support in peacebuilding efforts, leaving an indelible mark on Nigeria’s fight for peace and security. Her journey serves as an inspiration, showing the power of resilience, compassion, and dedication to the greater good.

Let’s celebrate Dr. Fatima Akilu and her remarkable contributions!

#WomenInPeacebuilding #WomanCrushWedesday #MentalHealthAdvocate

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Happening in Jos, Plateau State,Nigeria:Stakeholder Meeting on the Transition of PARTNER Activity from Mercy Corps to Wanep Nigeria
Today, stakeholders are discussing the seamless transition of the PARTNER Activity from Mercy Corps to WANEP.
[Read More]