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Human Rights
Promoting and protecting Economic, Social, Cultural, Civil and Political Rights and supporting access to lawful redress.
CENTRE FOR AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS, PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT
Advancing liberty, peace and development across Africa.
We are a voluntary association of concerned African citizens committed to promoting and protecting human rights, non-violence, good democratic governance and community development.
● Human Rights • Peace • Development
WHO WE ARE
Concerned African citizens standing up for dignity and justice.
CENAHURI P&D was founded by concerned African citizens, many of whom had experienced human rights abuses and violations. The Centre was established pursuant to the African Charter of Human and Peoples’ Rights and was incorporated in Nigeria in 2007 as a non-governmental, non-profit organisation.
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OUR FOCUS
Three pillars. One commitment.
Promoting human rights, peace and development across African communities.
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Peace
Upholding non-violence and promoting mediation, arbitration, conciliation and reconciliation in conflict resolution.
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Development
Supporting communities around water, health, sanitation, roads, green energy, agriculture, ICT, shelter and livelihoods.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Rights that reach people where they live.
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Good Governance
Responsive, responsible, transparent, accountable and participatory governance.
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Women & Vulnerable People
Realisation and protection of the rights of women, girls and vulnerable persons.
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Environment
Education on desertification, conservation, irrigation and tree planting in vulnerable communities.
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Anti-Corruption
Standing against bribery, corruption, abuse and related practices that undermine communities.
COMMUNITY IN ACTION
People. Participation. Progress.
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Learn. Serve. Defend human dignity.
Membership provides opportunities for continuous training, civic education, human rights learning and participation in seminars, workshops and conferences.