POLICY BRIEF: REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY 2019
In 2014, President Goodluck Jonathan signed and launched Nigeria’s first-ever National Security Strategy (NSS) to serve as the overarching national strategy document in framing the country’s pursuit of its national security. The NSS was presented as a framework for a holistic and more coordinated approach and response to security challenges in the country. The development of the 2014...Read More 0
PWAN’S FIRST POLITICAL MENTORSHIP AND BOOTCAMP PHOTOBOOK
This photobook is dedicated to all the women and men who have continued to support the inclusion of women in governance at every level of Nigeria’s democratic system. PWAN appreciates the support of the National Empowerment for Democracy (NED) towards enhancing the participation of women in governance. We acknowledge the immeasurable contribution of our mentors in no particular preference, Dr...Read More 0
REFORM KUJE NEWSLETTER – VOLUME 4
The Reforming Pretrial Detention in Kuje Correctional Center Project (Reform Kuje) is funded by the US Embassy Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). This project is being implemented by Partners West Africa Nigeria, PartnersGlobal, the Network of University Legal Aid Institutions Nigeria, and New-Rule L.L.C. This newsletter is a brief summary of activities from...Read More 0
RAPID ASSESSMENT OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON NIGERIAN WOMEN
COVID19 AND ITS IMPACT ON NIGERIAN WOMEN – A RAPID ASSESSMENT Background Current worldwide statistics on confirmed cases of the Corona Virus stand at 2,471,136 with 169,006 persons confirmed dead according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 1 . On the African continent, WHO postulates that there are currently 16,115 confirmed cases, and 720 deaths as a result of the virus; South...Read More 0
TRAINING MANUAL FOR POLICE OFFICERS ON ACJA
The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa, a non-governmental women-led organization, working towards enhancing citizens’ participation and improving security governance in Nigeria and West Africa broadly in collaboration with the Nigerian Policing Program (NPP) seeks to build the capacity of FCT Command Division Station Officers, Inspector Crimes and...Read More 0
POLICY BRIEF: POLITICAL PARTY ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA: LEVELS OF GENDER MAINSTREAMING AND FACTORS AFFECTING WOMEN PARTICIPATION
As key institutions of democracy and the political process, political parties should not only provide the platform for democratic accountability but most importantly, they provide for political representation and inclusivity, especially for the marginalized groups, namely, women, youth, and people living with disabilities. Most fundamentally, the inclusion of women and their active...Read More 0
REFORM KUJE NEWSLETTER – VOLUME 3
The Reforming Pretrial Detention in Kuje Correctional Center Project (Reform Kuje) is funded by the US Embassy Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). This project is being implemented by Partners West Africa Nigeria, PartnersGlobal, the Network of University Legal Aid Institutions Nigeria, and New-Rule L.L.C. Download NewsletterRead More 0
PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS: CASE MONITORING ONDO (NOVEMBER 2017-NOVEMBER 2018)
The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria has been involved in contributing to building and strengthening the social accountability of the judicial sector since 2016, by collaborating with the judiciary to have citizens observers placed in selected courts to assess the court processes and in recent times the compliance to the Administration of...Read More 0
PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS: CASE MONITORING LAGOS (MARCH 2018-NOVEMBER 2019)
The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria has been involved in contributing to building and strengthening the social accountability of the judicial sector since 2016, by collaborating with the judiciary to have citizens observers placed in selected courts to assess the court processes and in recent times the compliance to the Administration of...Read More 0
THEMATIC CONVENING: SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE JUSTICE SECTOR
The Justice Sector refers to the lawyers and judges, courts and others who are responsible for the administration of justice in the country. Although the Police and other law enforcement bodies are generally regarded as justice sector institutions, this paper focuses mainly on the judiciary or judges who are primarily in charge of the dispensation of justice. DOWNLOADRead More 0
PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS: CASE MONITORING FCT (NOVEMBER 2017-NOVEMBER 2019)
PWAN has been involved in contributing to building and strengthening the social accountability of the judicial sector since 2016, by collaborating with the judiciary to have citizens observers placed in selected courts to assess the court processes and in recent times the compliance to the Administration of Criminal Justice Act in the Federal Capital Territory and the Administration of...Read More 0
FACT SHEET: Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Kano
SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (SGBV) refers to any act that is perpetrated against a person’s will and is based on gender norms and unequal power relationships. It encompasses threats of violence and coercion. It can be physical, psychological or sexual in nature and can take the form of a denial of resources or access to services. It inflicts harm on women, girls, men and boys (UNHCR)....Read More 0