The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325), unanimously adopted in October 2000, stressed the importance of the equal participation and full involvement of women in all efforts to maintain and promote peace and security.
The FMWA is a government ministry responsible for promoting gender equality, women’s empowerment, and child development in Nigeria. It formulates policies and programs to protect the rights of women and children.
IPCR (Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution)
IPCR is a research and policy institute under Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It focuses on conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and mediation strategies to foster national and regional stability.
UN Women Nigeria advances gender equality and women’s empowerment through policy changes, advocacy, and partnerships. They focus on increasing women’s participation in governance, economic opportunities, and peacebuilding, while also working to eliminate gender-based violence. They collaborate with government and civil society for systemic reform.
A Nigerian non-governmental organization that works to promote public safety, security, and justice through research, advocacy, and community engagement. CLEEN Foundation collaborates with law enforcement and civil society to improve policing and criminal justice systems.