Social Justice and Equity
The Social Justice and Equity programme is dedicated to promoting social inclusion, combating sexual violence, and empowering women as agents of change. The initiative strongly advocates for the rights and integration of persons with disabilities (PWDs) into all aspects of society.
- • Safe Spaces Leadership Programme: Developing young women leaders to create and advocate for safe environments in education and workplace settings, focusing on leadership, advocacy, and legal rights.
• Gender Justice Research and Policy Hub: A research and policy advocacy initiative addresses legal, structural, and cultural barriers to gender equity in Nigeria and Africa. This hub influences policy and drives societal change through evidence-based advocacy.
• National Campaign Against Sexual Violence: A network dedicated to influencing climate-related policies and bridging the gap between stakeholders, government, and the public.
• Disability Rights and Social Inclusion: Promotes the rights, welfare, and integration of persons with disabilities, addressing challenges through advocacy, empowerment, and policy engagement.
Whistle Blowing Platform
A web-based whistleblowing platform (https://genderjustice.org.ng/) was developed for university students of partner institutions to report and seek justice for incidents of sexual harassment or violation without fear of recrimination. A coalition of civil society actors led by Education as a Vaccine (EVA) support universities to manage incidents reported to the platform. Partner universities include University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Bayero University, Kano; University of Lagos and the American University of Nigeria, Yola.
The Foundation produced and disseminated an explainer video on how to blow the whistle on sexual harassment on campus.
Advocacy
