The Centre for Health Ethics, Law and Development (CHELD) is proud to announce its membership in the World Health Organisation (WHO) Disability Health Equity Network! The WHO Disability Health Equity Network brings together a diverse coalition of stakeholders including organisations…
Centre for Health Ethics Law and Development (CHELD) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation registered in Nigeria and established in 2010. We are a research think-tank and an implementer in public health, mental health, child health and survival, gender-based violence, NCDs,…
Background Period poverty refers to the lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, and facilities that enable safe and dignified management of menstruation. In Nigeria, approximately 25% of women and girls experience period poverty, with many resorting to…
Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice: Bridging the Gap Maternal Health in Nigeria remains a major concern, as the country continues to be one of the most dangerous places to be pregnant, despite ongoing efforts to address the challenges. The World…
The news of Pope Francis’ death on 21st April 2025, at the age of 88, was received with profound grief by people of all faith and none across the globe. One of his enduring legacies was his unwavering commitment to…
Introduction Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply entrenched and harmful practice that affects millions of girls and women worldwide, particularly in Africa. FGM has severe physical and emotional consequences, including immediate health risks, long-term complications, and psychological trauma. According…
Introduction Cancer, one of the leading causes of death globally, accounts for approximately 20 million new cases and 9.7 million deaths worldwide as of 2022. The figures for cancer globally are staggering. By 2024, the number of new cases per…
In 2021, the Centre for Health Ethics Law and Development (CHELD) conducted a pivotal study to explore the role of men and boys in gender-based violence (GBV) interventions within Nigerian tertiary institutions. The research revealed a significant gap in the…
CHELD is a governmental organisation registered in Nigeria and established in 2010. We are a research think-tank and an implementer in public health, mental health, child health and survival, gender-based violence, NCDs, and migration, and their intersections with health, amongst…
On 1 November 2024, there was public outcry, and rightly so, when some minors were arraigned before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, on account of their alleged participation in the August #EndBadGovernance protests. The…