Promoting a Violence-Free Society: Activism Rally in Abuja
Our staff working at the country office of Caritas Nigeria, together with their counterparts in other agencies of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), embarked on an impactful 16 days of activism rally within the Durumi area of Abuja, where the team distributed relevant educational materials to residents.
Escalating the Message of Gender-Based Violence Prevention in Edo State
Together with staff and students of Paulsen Foundation Schools and Explicit Royal Academy in Uhunmwonde local government area of Benin City, Caritas Nigeria, under UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency-supported Mixed Movement activities, marked Day 4 of 16 days of activism in Edo State.
Raising awareness in the fight against Gender Based Violence Imo State
Joining the Imo State chapters of the National Human Rights Commission, the Ministry of Women Affairs, the International Federation of Women Lawyers, the Nigerian Bar Association, and civil society organizations, the Caritas Nigeria team in Imo State organised a road walk around strategic areas of the state capital to sensitize residents about 16 days of activism.
Sixteen Days of Activism Campaign against Gender Based Violence in Abia State
The 16 days of activism campaign kick-started with the celebration of the Holy Mass at the Caritas Nigeria office in Abia State. Setting a powerful tone for the upcoming activism against Gender-Based violence (GBV) in the region, our Chaplain, Rev. Fr. David Aguneri, in his homily, addressed the pressing issues around gender-based violence (GBV) and reiterated the importance of fostering equality within society.
Caritas Nigeria Joins Global Campaign Against Gender Based Violence
As Caritas Nigeria joins the world in advocating against Gender Based Voilence, staff working in the agencies of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) headquartered at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria lent their voices to the global campaign against gender-based violence (GBV).
From Awareness to Action: Combating Violence Against Women Our Collective Responsibility
It’s that time of the year when we join the global community to amplify our voices in the campaign against all forms of violence experienced by women.
Celebrating International Day of the Girl Child with Refugee Children in Ogoja LGA
In a colourful ceremony that was organized to commemorate the International Day Of The Girl Child, 215 children (123 girls and 92 boys) taking shelter in host communities in Ogoja LGA were sensitized about their rights.
IWD: International Women’s Day 2023
March 8 every year is marked as International Women’s Day (IWD), a day when women all over the world are celebrated for their symbolic being. With the theme: Embrace Equity, Caritas Nigeria joined the rest of the world to remember her women who despite other demanding tasks, contribute efficiently in reaching out to those most in need.
2022 Int’l Women’s Day: Break the Bias!
Caritas Nigeria joins the rest of the world in marking this year’s International Women’s Day with testimonies from our beneficiaries in Benin, Edo State.