Nigeria
Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa’s most populous country and largest economy, faces conflict, ethnic and religious violence, and threatening militancy. since 2004, we’ve encouraged understanding across ethnic, religious, and gender lines. We address conflict, utilizing consensus-based advocacy training, conflict resolution training, human rights monitoring, and dialogue processes that engage all levels of society.
World rankings
#1 is most peaceful, equal, and democratic
PEACE
#149out of 163 countries
GENDER EQUALITY
#125out of 145 countries
DEMOCRACY
#108out of 167 countries
PREPARED FOR PEACE: TOOLKIT FOR CONFLICT AND VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
Action-oriented, cross-sectoral toolkit combining the fields of Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE), Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR), and Screening, Prosecution, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (SPRR), in Northern Nigeria.
Latest projects
Inclusive Religious Engagement in Nigeria Enhanced by Women (I-RENEW)
Overview The I-RENEW project focuses on enhancing religious engagement in Nigeria by empowering women and youth to promote FoRB and peaceful coexistence in Plateau and Kaduna States. The project employs a Common Ground Approach to build capacities, foster collaboration, and reshape societal norms through media and advocacy. Key interventions include training, co-facilitated activities, and media […]
Promoting and Protecting Freedom of Religion and Belief in Nigeria (PP FoRB)
Overview The PP FoRB project aims to empower various stakeholders to address and prevent conflicts along religious lines, promote FoRB, and enhance public understanding of interfaith issues in Nigeria. The project employs a holistic approach involving EWER mechanisms, support systems for at-risk individuals, and improved public communication through strategic media engagement. It leverages the collaboration […]
Latest Reports & Evaluations
Conflict Assessment – Contributing to the Mitigation of Conflict over Natural Resources between Farmer and Herder Communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria – December 2022
Greater Lake Chad Strategy 2021–2031
Report – Media Sector Analysis and Communication Channel Mapping – April 2022
“Capacity Needs Assessment Report of Senior Staff of Relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to Effectively Implement ONSA Communication Strategy on PVE and DDRR – Supporting the Efforts of the Nigerian Government on Preventing Violent Extremism and Promoting Disengagement, Disassociation, Reintegration, and Reconciliation” Project – December 2022
