A Dive into Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for Migrants UHC for migrants is not only a matter of humanitarian concern but also a strategic and ethical approach that benefits both migrants and host communities. It promotes a healthier, inclusive, and resilient society. Universal health coverage (UHC) is defined as “all people and communities, having access…
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Greetings We are excited to invite you to the second session of the Online Sensitisation Series on Migration and Health, organised by the Centre for Health Ethics Law and Development (CHELD), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and with the generous support of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). In our ongoing series,…
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Centre for Health Ethics Law and Development (CHELD) partnered with Mo Reusable Pads Initiative to organise a transformative training workshop at the Karamijiji Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Abuja. The workshop was done under the CHELD Menstrual Hygiene Project, an initiative that focuses on providing hygienic menstrual products to improve the well-being and dignity of…
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Introduction In the month of September, CHELD commenced activities on the GIZ/AUC project with the online sensitization series on Migration and Health. In partnership with the African Union Commission and with the generous support of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the Centre for Health Ethics Law and Development (CHELD) organised an Online Sensitisation Series…
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a violation of the right to life, health and dignity of women and girls. Nigeria being a signatory to international human right treaties and conventions that prohibit such acts against women and girls has shown commitment to the elimination of FGM in Nigeria. An expression of this commitment is the…
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This project seeks to implement a range of interventions including research, practical interventions, and advocacy. These interventions will be aimed at addressing the needs of internally displaced persons in areas such as healthcare, education, shelter, food, water, sanitation, protection, and advocacy.
2022 was an important year for us at CHELD. Our work across research, advocacy, and policy enabled us to consistently lend our expertise to developing health policies. From partnering to organise cervical cancer awareness campaigns in Delta State and the COP 23 climate change conference to organising anti-GBV engagement sessions at secondary schools in Lagos,…
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Domestic violence and abuse is a silent killer that has taken the lives of many people in Nigeria, particularly women. Almost a third of all women in Nigeria, have experienced physical violence, mostly within their own homes. The Red Diary is a one-stop resource which provides information in a quick, easy to understand way to…
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On March 28th and 29th, the Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with key stakeholders including the Centre for Health Ethics, Law, and Development (CHELD), convened a two-day workshop aimed at developing a National Suicide Prevention Strategic Framework for Nigeria. The workshop was attended by mental health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and advocates who came together…
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Human trafficking is a crime and a violation of the fundamental human rights of the victims. The five (5) states in the northwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria have witnessed a surge in cross-border human trafficking and exploitation due to the large and mostly unmanned borders some of these States share with the Niger Republic. These…
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