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ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and defeat poverty. We prioritise works with the poor and excluded, promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and governments with the aim of achieving structural changes to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is a member of ActionAid global federation. We maintain a strong relationship of interdependence and mutual accountability within the international federation while ensuring a strong balance between self-rule and shared-rule. Registered in Nigeria in 1999 as a Country Programme of ActionAid International, we have transformed into an autonomous national organisation with a strong national governance structure – a Board and a General Assembly - consisting of reputable Nigerians providing strategic oversight.

Local Rights Programme (LRP) is an ActionAid Nigeria funded program that started in Ebonyi State in the year 2005 with Agape foundation as the first partner organization. Until 2012, Participatory Development Alternatives was a co-implementing partner of LRP in Ebonyi State. By 2012, ActionAid Nigeria signed a memorandum of understanding with PDA to take over from Agape Foundation as the main implementing partner organization of LRP in Ebonyi State. PDA has handled this project judiciously and with due diligence from 2012 till date.
Since inception till date, the program has reached 14,400+ beneficiaries including 7,700 women/girls, 4,400 children, 2,200 men/boys, 100 persons living with disability in 11 communities such as Agba-Ameta, Amikpo, Amuro, Oshiri, Agbaja, Obegu-odada, Ephuenyim, Ovuoba, Edda, Okpuitumo, Offia-oji. These communities are all within 4 Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State: Afikpo North, Onicha, Izzi, and Abakaliki LGAs. The program focuses on improving the standard of living and dignity of the most vulnerable of communities especially women and children, and influencing policy changes at the Local and State levels. The key thematic areas are Governance, Education, Health, Women’s right, Agriculture and Human security in emergency.
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Space, Access and Influence in Nigeria Electoral Process

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Interim Statement on The Conduct of Akwa Ibom State Local Government Elections.

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Preliminary Statement of ActionAid Nigeria on the Akwa Ibom State LGA Election Scheduled for 5th October 2024

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Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day: ActionAid Nigeria Demands Bold Leadership to Tackle Economic Crisis and Electoral Failures, as Millions of Citizens Remain Trapped in Hardship

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CLEAP JUSTICE PROJECT
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Strengthening Nigeria’s Judiciary and Electoral Systems: A Call to Action for Post-Election Justice Delivery

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Strategic Partnership Agreement II Project
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Empowering Women through Agroecology: The Story of Lagos Women Under SPA II

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Interim Statement on The Conduct of Akwa Ibom State Local Government Elections.

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Preliminary Statement of ActionAid Nigeria on the Akwa Ibom State LGA Election Scheduled for 5th October 2024

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Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day: ActionAid Nigeria Demands Bold Leadership to Tackle Economic Crisis and Electoral Failures, as Millions of Citizens Remain Trapped in Hardship

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HDP Academy Yola
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ActionAid Nigeria’s Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, represented by David Habba, Humanitarian and Resilience Manager, delivered remarks at the 1st Graduation Ceremony of the Humanitarian, Development & Peace Nexus Practitioners' Academy held at the Americ

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Final Statement on the Enugu State Local Government Elections

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Interim Statement on The Conduct of Enugu State Local Government Elections. Enugu, September 21, 2024

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PayUp Campaign E-flyer
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Why Wealthy Countries Owe the Less Developed Nations US$5 Trillion a Year in Climate Finance: An ActionAid Nigeria Perspective

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Ene Obi
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'Subsidy is Gone!' - ActionAid Nigeria's Country Director, Ene Obi's Speech's on the Removal of Fuel Subsidy

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CLEAP JUSTICE PROJECT
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Strengthening Nigeria’s Judiciary and Electoral Systems: A Call to Action for Post-Election Justice Delivery

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Strategic Partnership Agreement II Project
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Empowering Women through Agroecology: The Story of Lagos Women Under SPA II

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IYD 2024
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Empowering Youth Through Digital Skills Training in Dakwa Community

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Students who were empowered to Tackle Climate Change in Enugu
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Empowering Students to Tackle Climate Change in Enugu

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Hadiza
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Empowering the Dalori Community through Skill Acquisition: Hadiza’s Story

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Nigerians protesting #EndSars
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Stifling Youth Voices: An Indictment on Democratic Rights

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Space, Access and Influence in Nigeria Electoral Process

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AAN Policy For Fuel Subsidy Report

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AUSTERITY MEASURES, POVERTY AND GENDER INEQUALITY IN NIGERIA

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ActionAid Nigeria's Country Strategy Paper (CAEPI) Abridged Document

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ALTERNATIVE CASES TO DIRTY POLLUTING AGRIBUSINESS AND ENERGY PROJECTS AND THEIR ECOSYSTEM IN NIGERIA
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ALTERNATIVE CASES TO DIRTY POLLUTING AGRIBUSINESS AND ENERGY PROJECTS AND THEIR ECOSYSTEM IN NIGERIA

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PEACE BREEDERS NEWSLETTER- ISSUE 4, VOLUME 1

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