By Abdul Kareem
In an effort towards enhancing the capacity of civil society actors in advocating for transitional justice in Borno State, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, in partnership with UKaid, recently conducted a one-day workshop for members of the Northeast Transitional Justice Network (NETJUN).
The workshop, also supported by Foreign Commonwealth Development Office, focused on Evidence-Based Advocacy for Transitional Justice under the initiative ‘Strengthening Capacities and Will for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in Borno State’ held in Maiduguri, the Borno state Capital.
Hamsatu Allamin, the Executive Director and Founder of Allamin Foundation, highlighted the importance of the training during the opening session, emphasizing the need to identify effective strategies for transitional justice advocacy and to empower civil society actors with survivor-centered and evidence-based advocacy skills.
“We aim to equip participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively advocate for transitional justice in a survivor-centered and evidence-based manner,” stated Hamsatu Allamin.
Lead facilitators Samuel Orahi and Dr. Lawan Balami guided participants through various sessions during the workshop.
Topics covered included Understanding Transitional Justice, The Role of Evidence-Based Advocacy, Identifying Evidence Sources for Advocacy, Developing an Evidence-Based Advocacy Strategy and Tools for Engagement, and Monitoring and Evaluation of Advocacy Efforts.
The interactive workshop provided NETJUN members with practical skills and strategies to amplify their voices in advocating for justice and reconciliation in conflict-affected communities. The collaborative effort between the Allamin Foundation and UKaid underscores the commitment to fostering sustainable peace and development in the region.
In response to the workshop, a participant from NETJUN expressed gratitude, saying, “This training has equipped us with the necessary tools to advocate effectively for transitional justice, and we are now better prepared to drive positive change in our communities, ” said John from Siri-Care Foundation
Participant Maryam from CATAI said the training will help her and other colleagues step up their acts in the areas of advocacy and engagements with duty bearers in the state.
The success of this workshop demonstrates the power of partnerships in building capacity and fostering inclusive approaches to transitional justice advocacy in conflict-affected regions like Borno State.
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