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]…
Every year, on the 10th of September, the world takes a moment to remember those lost to suicide and to stand with survivors and many others struggling in silence. In Stockholm, people light a single candle in their windows as…
At the start of 2026, Faith Alayande arrived at the Nigerian Law School to begin the final step towards becoming a lawyer. Like thousands of other students, she registered, travelled to the Law School Campus, and embarked on the journey…
The distance between Apongbon Bridge and the National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi, Lagos is roughly 12 kilometres. The journey is typically completed in under an hour on a good day in Lagos traffic. For Angel, it took nearly two years. In…
CHELD and CSOnetMADE Support the Return of Nigerians from South Africa The aircraft touched down in the early hours of the morning. On board, over 200 Nigerians walked off a flight from South Africa. Many were clutching bags they had…
In Nigeria, an estimated 10,000 people die by suicide annually approximately 5.0 per 100,000, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO)[1]. For every death, there are at least 20 attempts, meaning that approximately 200,000 Nigerians may attempt suicide each year.…
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…