Democracy & Good Governance - WANEP-Nigeria https://wanepnigeria.org Building Relationships for Peace Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:24:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://wanepnigeria.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-logo_wanep-32x32.png Democracy & Good Governance - WANEP-Nigeria https://wanepnigeria.org 32 32 WANEP CROSS RIVER STATE CHAPTER MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2026 https://wanepnigeria.org/wanep-cross-river-state-chapter-marks-international-day-of-peace-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wanep-cross-river-state-chapter-marks-international-day-of-peace-2026 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:24:37 +0000 https://wanepnigeria.org/?p=27818

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]]> Celebrating International Day of Peace https://wanepnigeria.org/celebrating-international-day-of-peace/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-international-day-of-peace Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:20:07 +0000 https://wanepnigeria.org/?p=27811 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit, in collaboration with WANEP-Nigeria, joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Peace

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]]> The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit, in collaboration with WANEP-Nigeria, joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Peace

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]]> WANEP-Nigeria, in partnership with CJID and supported by the European Union, has expanded its community action against information disorder to Bosso-Beji, Chanchaga, and Maitumbi in Niger State. https://wanepnigeria.org/wanep-nigeria-in-partnership-with-cjid-and-supported-by-the-european-union-has-expanded-its-community-action-against-information-disorder-to-bosso-beji-chanchaga-and-maitumbi-in-niger-state/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wanep-nigeria-in-partnership-with-cjid-and-supported-by-the-european-union-has-expanded-its-community-action-against-information-disorder-to-bosso-beji-chanchaga-and-maitumbi-in-niger-state Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:35:21 +0000 https://wanepnigeria.org/?p=27800 Following an initial training of 20 community stakeholders, participants took the learning further through step-down engagements, using the Community Knowledge and Action Guide to engage community members on the risks associated with misinformation, disinformation, mal-information, hate speech and other harmful narratives. The discussions highlighted how harmful information can fuel fear, collective blame, distrust, exclusion and […]

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]]> Following an initial training of 20 community stakeholders, participants took the learning further through step-down engagements, using the Community Knowledge and Action Guide to engage community members on the risks associated with misinformation, disinformation, mal-information, hate speech and other harmful narratives.

The discussions highlighted how harmful information can fuel fear, collective blame, distrust, exclusion and conflict, while promoting practical ways communities can respond.

🔎 Remember the PAUSE approach:

P — Pause before forwarding

A — Ask who created the message and what evidence supports it

U — Understand who may benefit or be harmed

S — Search trusted and independent sources

E — Evaluate whether sharing could cause panic, blame or violence

📢 Responsible information-sharing is a community peacebuilding practice.

PAUSE. VERIFY. SHARE RESPONSIBLY.

#WANEPNigeria#CJID#EuropeanUnion#InformationDisorder#CounteringDisinformation

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]]> 📍Niger State | Day 1 WANEP-Nigeria, in partnership with CJID, has commenced a two-day training for community leaders under the European Union-funded project, Countering Disinformation and Empowering Democracy in North-western Nigeria. https://wanepnigeria.org/%f0%9f%93%8dniger-state-day-1-wanep-nigeria-in-partnership-with-cjid-has-commenced-a-two-day-training-for-community-leaders-under-the-european-union-funded-project-countering-disinformation-and-e/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25f0%259f%2593%258dniger-state-day-1-wanep-nigeria-in-partnership-with-cjid-has-commenced-a-two-day-training-for-community-leaders-under-the-european-union-funded-project-countering-disinformation-and-e Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:06:35 +0000 https://wanepnigeria.org/?p=27682 Participants strengthened their understanding of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation, while exploring conflict-sensitive approaches, information verification, and the Do No Harm principle to counter violence-inciting narratives. Through interactive group exercises, community leaders analysed local harmful narratives and developed practical, context-specific strategies to strengthen information resilience and promote peaceful coexistence. Together, we are empowering communities to build […]

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]]> Participants strengthened their understanding of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation, while exploring conflict-sensitive approaches, information verification, and the Do No Harm principle to counter violence-inciting narratives.

Through interactive group exercises, community leaders analysed local harmful narratives and developed practical, context-specific strategies to strengthen information resilience and promote peaceful coexistence.

Together, we are empowering communities to build resilience against harmful information and safeguard peace from the grassroots.

#WANEP#Nigeria#CJID#EuropeanUnion

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]]> PRESS RELEASE | Kebbi State https://wanepnigeria.org/press-release-kebbi-state/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=press-release-kebbi-state Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:58:59 +0000 https://wanepnigeria.org/?p=27638 WANEP-Nigeria, in partnership with the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), has trained 20 community leaders in Kebbi State to counter violence-inciting disinformation and strengthen community resilience against harmful narratives.The two-day training, implemented under the European Union-funded project, “Countering Disinformation and Empowering Democracy in North-western Nigeria,” equipped participants with practical skills in fact-checking, conflict-sensitive […]

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]]> WANEP-Nigeria, in partnership with the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), has trained 20 community leaders in Kebbi State to counter violence-inciting disinformation and strengthen community resilience against harmful narratives.
The two-day training, implemented under the European Union-funded project, “Countering Disinformation and Empowering Democracy in North-western Nigeria,” equipped participants with practical skills in fact-checking, conflict-sensitive communication, counter-narrative development, and early identification of harmful information.

Read the full press release for more details

PRESS RELEASE Kebbi StateDownload

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]]> WANEP-Nigeria, in partnership with the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), successfully concluded a two-day training for community leaders and grassroots stakeholders under the EU-supported project, “Countering Disinformation and Empowering Democracy in North-western Nigeria.” https://wanepnigeria.org/wanep-nigeria-in-partnership-with-the-centre-for-journalism-innovation-and-development-cjid-successfully-concluded-a-two-day-training-for-community-leaders-and-grassroots-stakeholders-under-the-eu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wanep-nigeria-in-partnership-with-the-centre-for-journalism-innovation-and-development-cjid-successfully-concluded-a-two-day-training-for-community-leaders-and-grassroots-stakeholders-under-the-eu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:32:58 +0000 https://wanepnigeria.org/?p=27627 The training equipped participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify, counter, and respond to violence-inciting disinformation while promoting peace, social cohesion, and democratic participation within their communities.

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]]> The training equipped participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify, counter, and respond to violence-inciting disinformation while promoting peace, social cohesion, and democratic participation within their communities.

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]]> WANEP-Nigeria, in partnership with the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development CJIDAfrica commenced a two-day training for community leaders and grassroots stakeholders under the EU-supported project “Countering Disinformation and Empowering Democracy in North-western Nigeria”. https://wanepnigeria.org/wanep-nigeria-in-partnership-with-the-centre-for-journalism-innovation-and-development-cjidafrica-commenced-a-two-day-training-for-community-leaders-and-grassroots-stakeholders-under-the-eu-supported/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wanep-nigeria-in-partnership-with-the-centre-for-journalism-innovation-and-development-cjidafrica-commenced-a-two-day-training-for-community-leaders-and-grassroots-stakeholders-under-the-eu-supported Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:34:51 +0000 https://wanepnigeria.org/?p=27532

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]]> WANEP Nigeria & Plateau State Peacebuilding Agency Lead Peace Walk in Jos https://wanepnigeria.org/wanep-nigeria-plateau-state-peacebuilding-agency-lead-peace-walk-in-jos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wanep-nigeria-plateau-state-peacebuilding-agency-lead-peace-walk-in-jos https://wanepnigeria.org/wanep-nigeria-plateau-state-peacebuilding-agency-lead-peace-walk-in-jos/#respond Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:26:47 +0000 https://wanepnigeria.org/?p=26610 In a remarkable show of solidarity and commitment to peace, WANEP Nigeria in collaboration with the Plateau State Peacebuilding Agency held a Peace Walk in Jos, Plateau State. The event drew peace advocates, civil society groups, community leaders, government officials, women, and youth, all united in a joyful procession that showcased the collective will to […]

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]]> In a remarkable show of solidarity and commitment to peace, WANEP Nigeria in collaboration with the Plateau State Peacebuilding Agency held a Peace Walk in Jos, Plateau State.

The event drew peace advocates, civil society groups, community leaders, government officials, women, and youth, all united in a joyful procession that showcased the collective will to overcome divisions and foster lasting peace.

Participants marched with placards bearing powerful messages of love, tolerance, forgiveness, and peaceful coexistence, while music, dancing, and chants of solidarity filled the atmosphere — creating a true celebration of peace.

This Peace Walk not only symbolized unity but also served as a practical demonstration of shared values and resilience in Plateau State.

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]]> https://wanepnigeria.org/wanep-nigeria-plateau-state-peacebuilding-agency-lead-peace-walk-in-jos/feed/ 0 WANEP Nigeria, under the PCVE-KIRH initiative of the Partnership Against Violent Extremism (PAVE) Network, facilitated a Training of Trainers workshop in Kano and Sokoto. https://wanepnigeria.org/wanep-nigeria-under-the-pcve-kirh-initiative-of-the-partnership-against-violent-extremism-pave-network-facilitated-a-training-of-trainers-workshop-in-kano-and-sokoto/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wanep-nigeria-under-the-pcve-kirh-initiative-of-the-partnership-against-violent-extremism-pave-network-facilitated-a-training-of-trainers-workshop-in-kano-and-sokoto https://wanepnigeria.org/wanep-nigeria-under-the-pcve-kirh-initiative-of-the-partnership-against-violent-extremism-pave-network-facilitated-a-training-of-trainers-workshop-in-kano-and-sokoto/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:17:33 +0000 https://wanepnigeria.org/?p=26102 With the theme: “Strengthening Stakeholders’ Capacities for the Co-Creation and Implementation of State and Local Action Plans in the North-West Zone,” the training brought together participants from across the 7 North-West states. The Sessions covered advocacy, strategic communication, social support frameworks, and mobilization strategies all focused on building local capacity to prevent and counter violent […]

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]]> With the theme: “Strengthening Stakeholders’ Capacities for the Co-Creation and Implementation of State and Local Action Plans in the North-West Zone,” the training brought together participants from across the 7 North-West states.

The Sessions covered advocacy, strategic communication, social support frameworks, and mobilization strategies all focused on building local capacity to prevent and counter violent extremism.

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]]> https://wanepnigeria.org/wanep-nigeria-under-the-pcve-kirh-initiative-of-the-partnership-against-violent-extremism-pave-network-facilitated-a-training-of-trainers-workshop-in-kano-and-sokoto/feed/ 0 In continuation of the PAVE Project, WANEP Nigeria, alongside members of the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) Steering Committee, paid an advocacy visit to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) https://wanepnigeria.org/in-continuation-of-the-pave-project-wanep-nigeria-alongside-members-of-the-preventing-and-countering-violent-extremism-pcve-steering-committee-paid-an-advocacy-visit-to-the-national-human-rights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-continuation-of-the-pave-project-wanep-nigeria-alongside-members-of-the-preventing-and-countering-violent-extremism-pcve-steering-committee-paid-an-advocacy-visit-to-the-national-human-rights Thu, 29 May 2025 12:18:34 +0000 https://wanepnigeria.org/?p=26059 The team was warmly received by Dr. Lucas Koyejo, National Coordinator, NHRC, as discussions focused on deepening collaboration to promote human rights and strengthen efforts in preventing and countering violent extremism across Nigeria. #PAVE#WANEPhttps://www.facebook.com/WANEPNigeria/posts/pfbid02Tpio6XnVPcQqbiXbSdsUMyX66ZCfu4k8CkMGzk9J8t5Trg6SU6eM9D469ChiRGgYl

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]]> The team was warmly received by Dr. Lucas Koyejo, National Coordinator, NHRC, as discussions focused on deepening collaboration to promote human rights and strengthen efforts in preventing and countering violent extremism across Nigeria.

#PAVE#WANEPhttps://www.facebook.com/WANEPNigeria/posts/pfbid02Tpio6XnVPcQqbiXbSdsUMyX66ZCfu4k8CkMGzk9J8t5Trg6SU6eM9D469ChiRGgYl

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