Human Rights

CHHELD PARTICIPATES IN ONE-DAY INTERACTIVE SESSION BETWEEN THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION (EFCC) AND CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS IN PORT HARCOURT.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) organized an interactive session with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on the 17th day of August, 2023 at the Port Harcourt Zonal Command. The meeting which had CSOs from Imo, Bayelsa and Rivers State was an opportunity for the EFCC and CSOs to rub minds and share strategies in […]

CHHELD PARTICIPATES IN ONE-DAY INTERACTIVE SESSION BETWEEN THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION (EFCC) AND CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS IN PORT HARCOURT. Read More »

CHHELD ATTENDS REGIONAL STAKEHOLDER FORUM ON SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES TAX

The Regional Stakeholders Forum on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) tax was organized by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and  the Sugar Sweetened Beverages Tax Coalition. The workshop held on the 15th day of June, 2023 at Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, and CHHELD was represented by the Executive Director, Comr. Dandyson Harry Dandyson. The workshop

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CHHELD ATTENDS REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON LOSS AND DAMAGE

The regional conference on loss and damage took place on the 9th day of May, 2023 at Visa Karena Hotel, Port Harcourt. The theme of the conference was “Towards a National Action Plan on Loss and Damage in Nigeria”. The conference was organized by We-The-People and Policy Alert, and funded by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation.

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CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, HEALTH, ETHNIC HARMONY AND LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT (CHHELD), CALLS ON GOVERNMENT, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CORPORATE BODIES TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES IN THE PROVISION OF BASIC AMENITIES.

Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD)  a non-Governmental Organization funded by the British Councils, and European Union Agents for Citizen Driven Transformation programme (EU-ACT) organized NEEDS Assessment in 4 communities in Rivers State to assess the vulnerability levels in their communities using the Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA) and Participatory Research

CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, HEALTH, ETHNIC HARMONY AND LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT (CHHELD), CALLS ON GOVERNMENT, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CORPORATE BODIES TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES IN THE PROVISION OF BASIC AMENITIES. Read More »

CHHELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRITISH COUNCIL EU-ACT PROGRAMME ORGANIZED A 2-DAY PEER REVIEW FORUM FOR THE ADVOCATES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (ALAT) TEAM. 21st & 22nd November 2022.

The 2 day Peer review forum for the Advocates for Local government accountability and transparency (ALAT) teams from Sama, Ido, Obuama and Ipokuma communities was aimed at outlining the engagements carried out by the ALAT teams, giving ALAT teams the opportunity to share their experiences, barriers/challenges they are currently facing in the discharge of their

CHHELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRITISH COUNCIL EU-ACT PROGRAMME ORGANIZED A 2-DAY PEER REVIEW FORUM FOR THE ADVOCATES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (ALAT) TEAM. 21st & 22nd November 2022. Read More »

CHHELD AND THE ADVOCATES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (ALAT) TEAM FROM SAMA AND IDO COMMUNITIES IN ASALGA, RIVERS STATE PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE ASALGA CHAIRMAN AND STAFF ON THE 13TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2022.

The Executive Director, staff and members of the Advocates for Local Government Accountability and Transparency (ALAT) team paid a courtesy visit to the Asari-toru LGA Chairman, Hon. Onengiyeofori George to formally introduce the project (Improving citizens participation in Local Government administration in Rivers State), ALAT team and their roles in the communities. Also to inform

CHHELD AND THE ADVOCATES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (ALAT) TEAM FROM SAMA AND IDO COMMUNITIES IN ASALGA, RIVERS STATE PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE ASALGA CHAIRMAN AND STAFF ON THE 13TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2022. Read More »

CHHELD AND AND THE ADVOCATES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (ALAT) TEAM FROM OBUAMA AND IPOKUMA (DEGEMA CONSULATE) COMMUNITIES IN DEGEMA LGA, RIVERS STATE PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE DEGEMA LGA CHAIRMAN AND STAFF ON THE 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2022.

The purpose of the visit was to formally introduce the project “Improving citizens participation in local government administration in Rivers State” and the ALAT team working in the 2 communities. The Executive Director of CHHELD, Dandyson Harry Dandyson introduced the project which is been funded by the British Council and EU-ACT and some of the

CHHELD AND AND THE ADVOCATES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (ALAT) TEAM FROM OBUAMA AND IPOKUMA (DEGEMA CONSULATE) COMMUNITIES IN DEGEMA LGA, RIVERS STATE PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE DEGEMA LGA CHAIRMAN AND STAFF ON THE 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2022. Read More »

CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, HEALTH, ETHNIC HARMONY AND LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT (CHHELD) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRITISH COUNCIL EU-ACT PROGRAM CONDUCTS VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT IN 4 COMMUNITIES IN RIVERS STATE.

The Local Government is the third level of government in every Federal Structure. It is the government at the grass root level. In Nigeria, the socio-economic and political structure of a local government area is headed by the local Government Chairman and is pre-dominantly elected by direct elections. It is the primary duty of the

CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, HEALTH, ETHNIC HARMONY AND LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT (CHHELD) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRITISH COUNCIL EU-ACT PROGRAM CONDUCTS VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT IN 4 COMMUNITIES IN RIVERS STATE. Read More »

Rivers Tax Justice and Governance Platform meeting on the sustainability and outcomes arising from advocacy engagements on tax-related issues with Oxfam and CISLAC. At No 28 Accra Street, Borikiri Port Harcourt. 5th August 2022.

The purpose of the Platform was to ensure taxes work for the masses. Consigning advocacy, CSOs shared their experiences. Sebastian Kpalap coordinator of Citizens Voice Initiative (CVI) talked about his encounter with the motor park people in Ahoada Local Government Area of Rivers State, having difficulty in reaching their council consigning tax payments until his

Rivers Tax Justice and Governance Platform meeting on the sustainability and outcomes arising from advocacy engagements on tax-related issues with Oxfam and CISLAC. At No 28 Accra Street, Borikiri Port Harcourt. 5th August 2022. Read More »

CHHELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRITISH COUNCIL EU-ACT PROGRAMME ORGANIZED A 2 DAYS CAPACITY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR 32 SELECTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 7&8 APRIL 2022.

Communities in Degema & Asari-Toru LGA have started working towards promoting an inclusive framework that Local Government Administrators are adopting by selecting 32 persons, both men, women and PLWD to be trained and constituted as Advocates for Local Government Accountability and Transparency (ALAT) Team. The purpose of this training is to empower or equip the

CHHELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRITISH COUNCIL EU-ACT PROGRAMME ORGANIZED A 2 DAYS CAPACITY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR 32 SELECTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 7&8 APRIL 2022. Read More »

Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) AKA Harmony Centre in partnership with British Councils EU-ACT programme carried out a project titled ‘improving citizens participation in Local Government Administration in Rivers State.

The project seeks to promote participatory governance at the local government level by equipping citizens with the right knowledge to engage in planning, executing and monitoring a coherent governing plan that is based on the interests and priorities of citizens. It is aimed at contributing to a just society that is hinged on the principles

Centre for Human Rights, Health, Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development (CHHELD) AKA Harmony Centre in partnership with British Councils EU-ACT programme carried out a project titled ‘improving citizens participation in Local Government Administration in Rivers State. Read More »

CHHELD attended a One day stakeholders workshop on strengthening the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) 2015 in Rivers State. At Algate Hotel, Port Harcourt Rivers State. 24th of May 2022.

 The Purpose of the workshop was to identify pathways to surmounting roadblocks to the effective implementation (enforcement) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) 2015 in Rivers State in the interest of citizens and residents, who on daily basis require access to justice. A representative of the Solicitor General & Permanent Secretary ministry of

CHHELD attended a One day stakeholders workshop on strengthening the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) 2015 in Rivers State. At Algate Hotel, Port Harcourt Rivers State. 24th of May 2022. Read More »

British Council’s EU-ACT Peer Review Session (Group 3)

Group 3 Peer Learning Session which was attended by Chukwu Ikechukwu & David Prince of CHHELD on 8th March 2022 at 8, Bolo Street, D-Line (Kerbakertche, Centre for Women Empowerment Advocacy), Port Harcourt. The topic was titled: Women and Child Advocacy . In respect to the international women’s day. The purpose of the peer review

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