Human Rights & Governance

CEHRD continued with its Gender Based Civic and Citizenship Education in each of the 3 Senatorial Districts in Rivers State

CEHRD continued with its Gender Based Civic and Citizenship Education in each of the 3 senatorial districts in Rivers State for members of Women in Governance Network (WIGN). The second training was held on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Sam Royal Hotel, Ahoada, Rivers State for another 40 members of WIGN.The training built the confidence […]

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Press Release in Commemoration of International Women’s Day 2020

The Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) joins the world to mark today’s International women’s day. Today, the 8th day of March 2020 is a special day because it calls us to fight for a world where women are valued as humans and are able to reach their full potential. It is a collective

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One Day Dialogue Meeting on Political Mentorship for WIGN members in Bayelsa State

As a follow up to the Dialogue Meeting on Political Mentorship for Women in Governance Network (WIGN) held on Thursday 20 February 2020 in Rivers State, CEHRD organised a One Day Dialogue Meeting on Political Mentorship for WIGN members in Bayelsa State. In attendance were representatives from WIGN, NGOs,Media and political parties in Bayelsa State.

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CEHRD Organised a Gender-Based Civic and Citizenship Education for Women In Governance Network

CEHRD organised a Gender Based Civic & Citizenship Education at Sagbama and Ibelebiri Town Halls (Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd March 2020) Bayelsa State. The training is focused on building the confidence of grassroots women, to educate them on their human rights and their limitations, and to encourage them to actively participate in politics. A

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CEHRD hosted the Norwegian Ambassador, His Excellency Jens-Petter Kjemprud and his deputy, Her Excellency Ingrid Skjolaas

With pleasure and gratitude, CEHRD hosted the Norwegian Ambassador, His Excellency Jens-Petter Kjemprud and his deputy, Her Excellency Ingrid Skjolaas yesterday at the CEHRD’s Ken Saro-Wiwa Hall of Fame. It was a unique and rare opportunity to discuss topical environmental and human rights  challenges in the Niger Delta region and CEHRD’s ongoing development efforts.

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Roundtable Dialogue for Civil Society Organisations and Community Leaders

CEHRD organized a Roundtable Dialogue for Civil Society Organizations and Community Leaders on an Environmental, Health, Human Rights and Gender Baseline on Ogoni Cleanup Dissemination Meeting with support from CORDAID.

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CEHRD Organised a 3-Day Entrepreneurship Development Training

CEHRD organised a 3-day Entrepreneurship Development Training for zero to low income business women drawn from communities in the 3 Senatorial districts of Bayelsa State. The training was held in Elebele, Ogbia LGA, Sagbama in Sagbama LGA and Swali in Yenagoa LGA respectively. A total of 120 women participated in the training. This is part

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Community Priority Needs, Governance and Development in the Niger Delta

 The Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) held a one day interactive meeting on Wednesday 11th December 2019 in Port Harcourt, focusing on Community Priority Needs, Governance and Development in the Niger Delta.  Participants were drawn from community leaders, media, community based organisations, civil society organisation and the academia.  The discussions enriched the draft Community

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