Activista Nigeria

As the global community approaches the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA) in 2025, the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) theme, “Towards 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women,” calls for renewed commitment to eradicating violence against women. This year's campaign emphasizes the urgent need for actionable change to address one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world. The Legacy of the Beijing Declaration: Adopted in 1995 at the Fourth World Conference on Women, the Beijing Declaration remains a cornerstone of gender equality advocacy. It identified violence against women as a key barrier to achieving equality, calling for robust policy frameworks, accountability mechanisms, and cultural shifts. Three decades later, these goals remain critical as gender-based violence continues to manifest in various forms, including domestic a...

 Activista Nigeria through the FCT State Cell successfully carried out the Hunger-Free Nigeria Campaign in Nyanya, a bustling community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This campaign was a part of our broader initiative to tackle food insecurity and advocate for sustainable solutions to hunger in Nigeria. The event aimed to raise awareness about the alarming levels of food insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in underserved communities, and to engage stakeholders in discussions about actionable steps toward a hunger-free nation. The campaign also emphasized the importance of sustainable agriculture, equitable food distribution, and the empowerment of smallholder farmers. The campaign kicked off with a community sensitization exercise in Nyanya’s central market and residential areas. Our team of activists and volunteers engaged directly with residents, sharing statistics and stories that highlighted the gravity of hunger in Nigeria. Emphasis was placed on how hunger not only a...