OCDI is thrilled to announce its partnership with Network Against Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) and National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to utilize the innovative Talkam case management app. Powered by Devatop Center for Africa Development, this cutting-edge app enables users to report abuse and facilitates partners to track cases efficiently. Reporting is completely free. Take action now and TALKAM!
In five years, OCDI through the Women Voice and Leadership project made remarkable strides in promoting women's rights and empowerment, with direct engagement of 4,049 individuals, indirect engagement of 1,185,896 individuals, and an online reach of 5,078 people.
GBV (Gender -based violence) is violence directed against a person, because of that person's gender or violence that affects persons of a particular gender disproportionately and the main focus is on women and girls.
The global theme for this year's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which will run from 25 November to 10 December 2022, “UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls”.
We want a world where women and girls are safe and their reproductive rights are respected. Lets us join hands together and break down the barriers that stand in ...
Kwara CSOs on Friday, 14th October 2022 embarked on an advocacy visit to the Ministry of Justice which focus on the implementation of child right law and seeks to protect children from all forms of abuses, creating an enabling environment for the proper growth of children, which include: right to health, education, family life, play, recreation, adequate standard of living, protection from abuse and harm.
International day of the girl child themed "Our time is now -Our rights, Our future" chosen this year by UNCEF is recognised on October 11 which focuses on empowering girls, amplifying their voices, recognising their rights and the unique challenges they face around the world. Also, it aims on creating awareness about the right a girl owns, gives them the opportunity like everyone else, support and limit gender based challenges that little girls face around the world which include; child marriages, poor learning opportunities, violence and discrimination.
This international Girl Child day, be proud ...
As part of the measures to ensure women`s participation in important decision making to resolve conflict and secure peace in kwara state, OCDI embarked on an advocacy visit to traditional rulers in Ilofa, Oke-Ero local government Area of Kwara State.
During the visit, they advocated for the inclusion of women in peace and security committee in the community.The program is supported by Action-Aid Nigeria on her Women`s Voice and Leadership Nigeria project.
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OCDI with suport from Action-Aid Nigeria on her Women`s Voice and Leadership Nigeria Project, organised a quarterly meeting for State Action Plan ( SAP) on Women, Peace and Security UNSCR 1325, at , Ministry of Women Affairs conference hall, with participants from the 16 LGAs in Kwara State.
In attendance, the Honourable Commisioner, Ministry of Women Affairs, committe members on SAP, Director Child, Ministry of Women Affairs, Director Women, Ministry of Women Affairs, Gender Desk Officers from the 16 LGAs in Kwara State, and OCDI staff.
The meeting was carried out in order to elicit information from ...
On 22nd of June 2022, OCDI organised a two days training for WPS desk officers from the 16 LGAs in kwara State, on Women, Peace and Security UNSCR 1325, at Ministry of Women Affairs conference hall on the 22nd and 23rd of June, 2022.
The program was organised to enlighten the WPS desk officers on Women, Peace and Security and also deliberate on how the State action plan on wps can be implemented across the local government. The desk officers were also exposed to the importance of case reporting and proper data management.
April 11th was a memorable day at OCDI, and Kwara State as a whole as her efforts towards the development of the State Action Plan (SAP) on Women, Peace and Security UNSCR 1325 yielded result as the document was launched. At the event the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Ministry of Women Affairs together with other state actors and dignitaries present committed to the implementation of the action plan after which an implementation committee for the Kwara SAP on Women, Peace and Security was inaugurated.
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As part of the steps towards the development of Kwara State Action Plan on women, peace and security, Olive Community Development Initiative held a two days meeting at Ministry of Women Affairs, where committee members and other stakeholders with the support of a consultant, developed the implementation framework for women, peace and security, towards peace building and conflict resolution in the state.
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