Empowering Christian Women and Women Leaders of Culture For Prevention and Response to Gender- based Violence in Nigeria, Through the Strengthening of Grassroots Organizations Project (Q1)
The project generated an evidence based understanding of gender dynamics within the target communities, as well as cultural norms influencing women’s participation in decision making. Leveraging on institutional collaboration and stakeholder commitment through high level advocacy visits, the project in review focused on enhancing the knowledge and awareness of over 300 Christian women and women leaders of culture on issues of gender-based violence, while directly impacting over 710 participants.
When Machines Learn to Hate: A Call to Reclaim Technology for Humanity
International Day for Countering Hate Speech | June 18, 2026 Today, the world pauses to observe the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, and the theme chosen by the United Nations could not be more urgent or more sobering: “Hate Speech and Artificial Intelligence Nexus: Building Coalitions to Reclaim Inclusive and Secure Environments Free of […]
JDPC Benin Engages Faith Leaders for Positive GBV Response
Justice Development and Peace Centre (JDPC) Benin, under the Women Aid Collective (WACOL) supported project titled “Empowering Christian Women and Women Leaders of Culture for Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria,” carried out a sensitization and awareness campaign with members of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Women Fellowship at GRA, Benin City. […]
A PRESIDENCY UNDER SIEGE: THE FAILURE OF PRESIDENT TINUBU’S SECURITY STRATEGIES
Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony Mario Ozele Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s security crisis has not improved; it has deepened, spread, and normalized. Despite bold rhetoric and leadership changes, the administration has failed to reverse escalating terrorism, banditry, mass abductions, and communal killings. It’s become obvious that President Tinubu’s security policies are strategically incoherent, excessively […]
Nigeria’s Crisis of Denial: The Urgent Call for Truth, Accountability, and Justice.
By Fr. Benedict Onwugbenu Nigeria stands at a painful crossroads today. While citizens across communities continue to suffer violence, displacement, and loss of life, often with religious and ethnic undertones, there remains a persistent and troubling culture of denial at the highest levels of governance. This denial not only deepens wounds but also undermines national […]
SPREADING THE LIGHT OF JUSTICE AND FAITH: CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING COMES ALIVE AT UNIBEN
In a powerful collaboration between the Catholic Law Students Association of Nigeria (University of Benin Chapter) and the Justice Development and Peace Centre (JDPC), Benin, students and members of the University community gathered today, Wednesday, 9th April 2025, for a profound session on Catholic Social Teaching. Held at St. Albert Catholic Church, University of Benin, […]
REPORT OF SGBV SENSITIZATION HELD ON FRIDAY 4TH OF JULY 2025 AT FAVOUR SCHOOLS, BENIN CITY.
As part its sensitization programs on SGBV, Justice Development and Peace Centre (JDPC) Benin conducted a one-day sensitization at Favour School along Saint Saviour Road in Benin City, Edo State, on July 4, 2025. JDPC team, alongside IT students from the University of Benin, visited the school to educate children and staff about Sexual and […]
SENSITIZATION PROGRAM ON SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AT MUSTARD SEED PREPARATORY SCHOOLS
On July 2, 2025, the Justice Development and Peace Centre (JDPC) Benin conducted a sensitization program on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) at Mustard Seed Preparatory Schools, located on Gapiona Oko Central Road, Benin City, Edo State. The program aimed to educate pupils and students on the various forms of violence, its consequences, and ways […]
How The Edo Civil Society Situation Room Is Deepening Genuine Democratic Process
“It is interesting to know that the Edo Civil Society Situation Room has displayed fierce determination in reaching out to the general public, crusading tenaciously a more inclusive, open, transparent and sustainable process of democratic engagement in Edo State.This civil society organizations is powered by the Africa Network for Environment & Economic Justice (ANEEJ); Conference […]