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We are proud to present the 2024 Annual Report of the Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony, and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) — a comprehensive overview of our work, impact, and progress throughout the past year. This report reflects the milestones we achieved, the challenges we overcame, and the lives we touched in communities. We

Organizational Capacity Strengthening for Emerging CSOs in Rivers State was organized by Agents for Citizen Driven Transformation (ACT) in partnership with the European Union/British Council. This hybrid meeting held on 18th November 2024, focusing on three crucial areas: Organizational Strategy Development, Communication, and Advocacy. The key points discussed include: identifying organizational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and

A pivotal meeting was held between representatives of the Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) and the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) to discuss the ongoing Advocacy for Legislative Action on Menstrual Health (ALAM-H) project; a transformative initiative aimed at improving menstrual health and hygiene for young females

The Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) successfully conducted an advocacy visit to the Secretary of Khana Local Government Area (LGA), Dr. Henry Kpunne, to seek support for the enactment of a bye law with a monthly budget allocation, for the establishment of reusable eco-friendly menstrual hygiene pad banks in

  The Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) held a pivotal advocacy visit with members of the Khana Legislative House, to deliberate on the necessity of legislative action in tackling menstrual health challenges among schoolgirls in Khana Local Government Area (LGA).  CHHELD sought the commitment of the Khana LGA legislators

The Centre for Human Rights, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) held a crucial follow-up meeting with the Rivers State Ministry of Education to further discuss the implementation of the Advocacy for Legislative Action on Menstrual health (ALAM-H) project; a strategic initiative aimed at championing menstrual health advocacy and environmental sustainability. The meeting, held at

In a significant move towards addressing menstrual health challenges in public schools, the Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony, and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) has secured a strategic partnership with the Rivers State Ministry of Education. A high-level meeting was recently held at the Ministry’s office to discuss CHHELD’s menstrual health advocacy project, which is

We are thrilled to have officially engaged Rise Up in the month of May 2024, for a project that pioneers menstrual health advocacy, environmental sustainability, and advocacy for transformative policy change in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, addressing the challenges faced by adolescent girls. We communicated some intriguing issues in the local communities

The Agents for Citizen-Driven Transformation (ACT) program is a 5 years (2019-2024) project implemented by the British Council and funded by the European Union. The close-out was held on 26th March 2024 at Novotel Hotel Port Harcourt and brought together the implementing partners, MDAs, community leaders, CSO members, and other stakeholders. The ACT Rivers State

The PLP Group One had her reflection session of its members. The meeting held on the 22nd day of January, 202 by 11:56am at the office of Centre for Human Rights, Health Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD), Bank of Industry – Rivers State University (BOI-RSU) Innovation Hub. The PLP session brings together ACT-CSO partners

As we look ahead to 2024, CHHELD remains dedicated to creating positive change. We are excited about the opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation, and we invite our supporters to join us in shaping a more equitable and sustainable future. Amidst these changes in CHHELD, we are excited to announce our relocation to a new

The baseline survey on energy reforms in Nigeria was conducted in Visa Karena Hotel on the 5th of August, 2023. Natural Justice is an organization made up of team of lawyers and legal experts specialized in human rights and environmental law in pursuit of social and environment rooted in the struggles of communities. Natural Justices

CHHELD Executive Director, Dandyson Harry Dandyson live on-Air at Nigeria Info PH discussing review of the INEC voters register As Nigeria prepares for the 2023 elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which is saddled with the responsibility of conducting free, fair and credible elections has made public the the data of eligble voters for