CEHRD actively participated during the public hearing on Rivers State Environmental Management and Protection bill held on 16th April 2019 at the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA).The passage of the bill and consequent enforcement by the Rivers State Government will, no doubt, strengthen activities of regulatory agencies and ensure stakeholders that are bent on […]
CEHRD team carrying out a baseline study on workforce characteristics of women in Gio, Tai LGA and Igwuruta in Ikwerre LGA, Rivers state to underscore specific economic indicators for a better and successful economical empowerment with support from the Embassy of the Netherlands in Nigeria. CEHRD had a robust engagement on the issues, challenges, and
Baseline Study on Workforce Characteristics of Women Read More »
Representative from Bayelsa State Ministry of Environment speaking at a Stakeholders’ Interactive Session on Challenges faced by Environmental Regulators during Oil Spill Management organised by CEHRD with support from Embassy of the Netherlands in Nigeria
Stakeholders’ Interactive Session Read More »
In her bid to discourage artisan refining in Niger Delta, the Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) with support from The Embassy of Netherland has mounted billboards around selected cities in Rivers and Bayelsa States. The billboards with the inscriptions, “Say No to Artisan Refining, Our Environment is our Life” aim to put
Say No to Artisanal Refining, Our Environment is Our Life Read More »
To actualize her goal of becoming a Centre of Excellence for environmental research, human rights advocacy and sustainable green development, The Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) has upgraded her Rachel Carson Library which was established in 2015. The library was established to enhance environmental and human rights knowledge development and promote collaborative
CEHRD Upgraded Her Rachel Carson Library Read More »
CEHRD had engagement with National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) and Department of Petroleum Resource (DPR), both in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on the planned CEHRD activities against artisanal refining and environmental pollution in Bayelsa State.
CEHRD Engaged Regulatory Agencies in Bayelsa State Read More »
CEHRD NED team engaged in consultation meetings with relevant stakeholders to strengthen (ICMAP3 Project) the capacity of communities to articulate their governance and development priorities to government and demand government accountability in the Niger Delta.
Consultation Meetings with Relevant Stakeholders under ICMAP Project Read More »
A peace campaign/sensitization rally was organised by CEHRD to forestall violence during the implementation of the clean-up and restoration of Ogoni environment. The participating communities include; K-dere and Biara in Gokana Local Government Areas in Rivers State.
Keeping the Peace during Ogoni Clean-Up Activities Read More »
The Norwegian Ambassador led other dignitaries in Abuja to unveil CEHRD’s reports, Adrift Fortunes, and Communities’ Perceptions of Ogoni Clean-up Project. The reports were published after extensive research by two teams from the environment and conservation and the other from the governance and human rights. Every year, CEHRD conducts researches into issues affecting the environment,
CEHRD donated waste bins to Bodo City Girls Secondary School environment club. This was part of her activities to commemorate 2018 World Environment Day. In 2017, CEHRD, through its CORDAID project team, established the Bodo City Girls Secondary School Environment Club in Gokana LGA, and Community Secondary School, Biara environment club in Gokana LGA, Rivers
Bodo City Girls Secondary School Gets Waste Bins Read More »
Promoting sustainable green development and entrenchment of human rights in Nigeria
Legacy Center, #6, Abuja Lane, D/Line, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
CEHRD Human Rights Complaint Line
CEHRD Gender Toll-free Line