Introduction The ability to lead happy lives is intricately tied to our mental health, a vital component of human well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act daily. It also influences our relationships, productivity, and overall quality of life.[1]…
Our aim is to foster resilience and independence through a safety net that promotes dignity, hope, and opportunities. In line with our objective, we successfully intervened and secured the release of a 30-year-old lady who was remanded in the custody…
It was a pleasure to welcome Aaron R. Schwid, Director of Public Health Law at Vital Strategies, to our CHELD office. His visit provided a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and discuss innovative approaches to advancing public health.…
As part of our ongoing work on migration, Prof. Cheluchi Onyemelukwe moderated a panel session at the National Migration Dialogue in Abuja, where stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and development partners gathered to launch the Revised National Migration Policy…
Last year, CHELD supported the development of the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), an important framework designed to strengthen protection for vulnerable migrants, including victims of trafficking. At a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, attended by key actors in Nigeria’s migration space,…
On March 3, 2026, the Civil Society Network on Migration and Development (CSOnetMADE) – Lagos Chapter paid an advocacy visit to the International Organization for Migration Nigeria office in Ikeja, Lagos. The visit created an opportunity for meaningful dialogue on…
Centre for Health Ethics Law and Development (CHELD) attended the inaugural meeting of the Civil Society Network on Migration and Development (CSOnetMADE) Lagos Chapter. The meeting brought together civil society organisations working on migration and development in Lagos to discuss…
The Centre for Health Ethics and Law Development (CHELD), with the support of International IDEA, convened a National dialogue as part of its broader research and stakeholder engagement on juvenile justice reform in Nigeria. The dialogue was prompted by the…
Disability constitutes a significant public health and human rights concern worldwide, with profound implications in low and middle-income countries, including Nigeria. Globally, approximately 1.3 billion individuals, representing 16% of the population, experience significant disabilities, a figure projected to increase due to…
We are happy to report that more than 2000 internally displaced people have been enrolled as beneficiaries of the FHIS insurance program for the vulnerable citizens of the FCT, demonstrating the success of our relationship with the FCT Health Insurance…
The Senate has passed the Kampala Convention Domestication Bill, 2025, sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. With this action, Nigeria has taken a major step forward in converting its 2009 commitment to the African Union Convention…