Shrinking Civic Space: Implications for Human Rights Advocacy in Nigeria – Human Rights Fiesta 2024
Restrictions on freedom of expression, assembly, and association hinder youth engagement in crucial dialogues and actions necessary for sustainable development. The Human Rights Fiesta, organised by Amnesty International in Nigeria served as a vital platform bringing together human rights defenders, activists, legal experts, journalists, and members of the public to discuss the challenges and strategies […]
The Role of Youth in Shaping a More Peaceful and Democratic Society
By 2030, the median age of Nigeria’s population is forecast to reach 18.3 years, and it is estimated that ~50% of the population will be aged under 18.5 years. What this simply means is that by the end of this decade, Gen Zs and to a lesser extent Millennials will hold immense power to […]
NGYouthSDGs Launches Project on Elevating Youth Voices, Building Trust and Civic Cohesion in Enugu, Nigeria
The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) is elated to announce the Launch of the ‘Elevating Youth Voices, Building Trust and Civic Cohesion’ project also known as the Civic Leadership Programme (CLiP) which kick-started in March 2024, with the aim of encouraging and empowering the next wave of young and representative decision-makers towards meaningful […]
NGYouthSDGs at the Lagos Digital Democracy Fair 2024
In upholding our thematic focus on civic participation and active citizenship at NGYouthSDGs, we are thrilled to have participated in Yiaga Africa’s Lagos Digital Democracy Fair on 6th March 2024. The fair took place at Civic Hive and was supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) with the aim of increasing awareness on […]
