Tag Archives: CEE-HOPE

Dayo Emmanuel Christian media professionals have called for stronger commitment to women empowerment, mentorship and value-driven leadership in the media, stressing that giving selflessly remains a pathway to lasting impact in society. This formed the thrust of discussions at the March fellowship of Journalists For Christ (JFC), held in Lagos at the weekend, with the theme, “Give to Gain,” in …

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By Dayo Emmanuel Stakeholders have renewed calls for the total eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), describing the practice as a grave violation of human rights and a crime against women and girls that must no longer be tolerated under any cultural or religious pretext. The call was made in Lagos on Thursday, 6th February, during an event organised by …

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…urges speedy passage by House of Reps, President’s nod The Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) has commended the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for passing the Informal Sector Employment (Regulation) Bill, 2025 (SB.629), which seeks to protect the rights of domestic workers and other informal sector employees. The Bill was passed on the floor …

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…Says parents must take responsibility to protect their children from abuse Chief Executive of AFRUCA, a UK-based charity advocating for child protection and anti-trafficking, Debbie Ariyo OBE, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s poor record of rape convictions, lamenting that the country has secured only 64 convictions despite the high rate of child sexual abuse according to an online source. …

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By Dayo Emmanuel In a country where domestic workers form an invisible but essential workforce, a clarion call has been made for the Nigerian government to recognize their rights, promote their welfare, and allow unionization. At a one-day sensitization workshop organized by the Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) on Thursday, at the Dr. Nnimmo Bassey Hall …

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…calls for policy reform to tackle period poverty As the world commemorates this year’s International Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) played host to a vibrant and impactful girl-centered conference at its headquarters in Lagos. The event held 28th May 28 at Dr. Nnimmo Bassey Conference Hall in CEE-HOPE’s House, Lagos, brought together …

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Recently, in Abuja, our research publication mirroring the plights of domestic workers (DWs) in Nigeria was launched. Supported by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation West Africa, the research looked into the precarious states of domestic workers in the country. It carried out interviews with DWs in both Abuja and Lagos to put searchlights on factors such as their working hours, pay, …

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Nigeria’s leading environmentalist, Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, has commended the Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) for unveiling its new facility in the Oko-Oba area of Lagos. He also commended the founder of the organisation, Betty Abah for her passion and administrative acumen. The event marked the official opening of the property, an inclusive facility comprising several departments …

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A non-governmental organisation committed to the protection of rights of women and children, CEE-HOPE, has defended the rights of domestic workers in Nigeria to unionise, be treated with dignity and be included in the National Minimum Wage bill that was recently passed by the Senate. The public hearing held on July 22, was part of the legislative process in the …

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Executive Director of CEE-HOPE, Betty Abah, has called on the Nigerian government to reduce or remove taxes on sanitary products across Nigeria to eradicate period poverty. Abah made this appeal at a conference in Lagos aimed at campaigning to see the end of period poverty in Nigeria. According to her, period poverty has impoverished women and girls in Nigeria and …

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