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
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).