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 the fragile and vulnerable, particularly migrants, a cause he championed with words and deeds. Pope…
As health workers in Nigeria migrate in pursuit of better opportunities, Prof Onyemelukwe while speaking at the 2023 ‘Future Health Conference’ talked about the need for health worker migration policy.
Register here We are pleased to invite you to the 4th session of our ongoing series on ‘Migration and Health’. In this series, we have explored a wide range of topics exploring the intersections of Migration and Health such as i. Exploring the Complexities of Health and Migration ii. Universal Health Coverage, iii. Gender and…
Exploring the Unique Needs of Men and Women in Migration The Online Series on Health and Migration in Africa implemented by CHELD in conjunction with the AUC and supported by GIZ provides opportunities to explore the intricate relationship between migration and health, addressing critical topics that require urgent attention. It provides a platform for diverse…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.
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…