The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigerian Policing Program (NPP) organized a capacity building training in Kano State for the Nigerian Police Force gender-based unit and other policing providers, to improve professional response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) issues. Participants include: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) and Paralegals.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSE TRAINING TO SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Public Defenders Office 28 February, 2020Public Defenders Office
The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative otherwise known as Partners West Africa – Nigeria (PWAN) with support from the US Embassy Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) with implementing partners- PartnersGlobal and Democratic Action Group (DAG) launched and implemented the Greater Access to Defense and Justice Project (GADJET) in January 2017. The project established a Public Defenders Office (PDO) in Kano State on 16th February 2017 to provide pro bono legal aid services, legal education, advice and representation to less privileged persons in Kano State.
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