2024 Children’s Day celebration organized by Caritas Nigeria
In another exciting Children’s Day celebration organized by Caritas Nigeria, our team in Adamawa State, through the support of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency-funded Child Protection project, gathered children at the @caritasnigeria child-friendly space to mark this year’s event under the Theme: “Enhancing the Total Wellbeing of Children through Quality Education and Skills Development”.
International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024
Ahead of the International Women’s Day celebration, on March 2, 2024, our Enugu State field office partnered with the Wife of the State Governor, Mrs Nkechinyere Mba, and the Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development to organize a symposium on this year’s theme, Inspire Inclusion.
Leveraging Media Platforms to Hold Perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence Accountable
In a concerted effort to foster collaboration and devise strategies to combat gender-based violence (GBV), our field office in Enugu State recently engaged in a meeting with the State Human Rights Commission, with both organizations discussing key aspects of the campaign against the pervasive issue of Gender Based Violence in Nigeria.
Tackling Gender-Based Violence at the Grassroots
Considering the need to take more action at the grassroots to eliminate violence against women and girls, Caritas Nigeria Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s (OVC) program team in Imo state took the 16 Days of Activism sensitization to Holy Trinity Catholic Cathedral in Orlu local government area, where their target audience – Mary League Girls – held their annual thanksgiving mass.
Addressing HIV Stigma and Promoting Collective Response in Imo State
Joining forces with the Imo State Ministry of Health, Imo State Agency for the Control of AIDS, CRS Nigeria, and Ecews Nigeria, our team in Imo State sensitized residents on the significance of the annual World AIDS Day event through a rally.
Exploring Community Efforts in Alleviating the HIV/AIDS Crisis in Abia State
On this year’s World AIDS Day, our team in Abia State participated in the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State’s live television show to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and Caritas Nigeria’s efforts in helping individuals living with or affected by HIV lead healthier lives.
16 Days of Activism: Teenage Engagement in Fighting Gender-Based Violence
As part of the ongoing activities for the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV), our staff working on the Child Protection (Refugee Response) Project funded by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in partnership with the Borno Women Development Initiative Maiduguri and IOM Nigeria held a public awareness and sensitization rally against all forms of Gender Based Violence in Mubi and Michika local government areas of Adamawa State.
Worlds Aids Day Celebration in Abuja
Caritas Nigeria staff members working in our country office Abuja offer their love and support to those living with and affected by HIV. We express solidarity with people living with HIV (PLHIV). We remember those who lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses.
Combating HIV: A Collaborative Effort in Abia State
In conjunction with the Abia State Agency for the Control of AIDS (ABSACA) and CRS Nigeria, marked World AIDS Day with awareness campaigns, a road walk, and HIV testing services for the public.
Sensitizing Students on the ills and causes of Gender-Based Violence
In continuation of our efforts to ensure that everyone, regardless of their age, leverages 16 days of activism to call for an end to gender-based violence (GBV), the Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s (OVC) unit of the Caritas Nigeria office in Imo State