A Grassroots Movement of urban poor PWD for Dignity, Equalrigth and Justice

Joined March 2020
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The #trailer is out IF WALLS CAN TALK a true life event in the life of urban poor people with disabilities across Nigeria #EnoughIsEnough #stocriminalisation #ofdisability @jidesanwoolu @MBuhari @sowore @NGRSenate @atiku @PeterObi @followlasg instagram.com/reel/Cn_vUQ0DL…

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Only in Nigeria foreigners would come set up an #ngo under the pretext of supporting grassroots movements just to exploit these groups used them to get grants and take advantage of them! #Urbanpoorentrapment #whenwoulditend
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“include residents of Makoko and other affected waterfront communities in the proposed Water City Project, instead of relocating them outside their ancestral settlements.” Falana Urges Makoko Inclusion in Lagos Water City Project punchng.com/makoko-inclusion…
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On this World Lupus Day, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive world for individuals living with chronic illnesses. Lupus may be a complex journey, but no 1 should walk it alone. We celebrate the courage of the survivors and advocates working tirelessly #4inclusion
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Federation weekly volunteers meeting today where we discussed about the continued #violationofcourtorder of Lagos state high court by the @jidesanwoolu lead @followlasg that stopped the state from evicting #waterfrontcommunities #enoughisenough #Buildingresistance #handsup
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Join us in fighting gender-based violence against women with disabilities. Every voice matters. #16Days #EndGBV #DisabilityRights #UrbanpoorPWD Suffering in #silentvoices May are being trafficked #addyourvoices @followlasg @justempower @MonikaKuffer @officialABAT
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Our communities need more of these training to help us safeguard our rights as citizens and humans
23 Nov 2024
Just concluded our 5th 3-day paralegal training session for a new all-female class in #Cotonou — starting next week, these advocates will join our ever-growing network of community-based paralegals tackling justice and development problems in their communities 💪💪💪
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A stand for true inclusion - Sign the Petition! Calling for National conference to address PWDs Challenges @NcpwdOfficial @officiallasoda @justempower @NGRSenate @officialABAT @d chng.it/f8LxRS2pB5 via @changeorgng
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27 Sep 2024
Almighty. Help and protect the people of Palestine and Lebanon. Our hearts are heavy as we watch scenes unfolding daily. Ease their pain and suffering. Bestow Your Mercy upon them. Lift their affliction and make them victorious. Aameen.
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26 Sep 2024
Almighty. Help and protect the people of Palestine and Lebanon. Our hearts are heavy as we watch scenes unfolding daily. Ease their pain and suffering. Bestow Your Mercy upon them. Lift their affliction and make them victorious. Aameen.
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As we celebrate **Eid ul-Adha**, the Festival of Sacrifice, we extend our warmest wishes to you & your loved ones. May this blessed day bring peace, prosperity, & happiness to your heart & home. Let us remember the spirit of sacrifice & reaffirm our commitment 2helping others
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#Grassrootlegalempowermen #Paralegals from #Kanye #Senegal #Cameroon #Benin and Nigeria gathered to discuss the work we do, share our experiences and challenges to help us advance our work of protecting defending our legal rights with support from @GlobalNamati @justempower
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I have high hopes for an awesome successor. Take a look, and spread the word!
We're hiring a new executive director to lead our mission-driven, nonprofit news organization focused on issues of equity and justice in the Cook County court system. Learn more about the position and apply here: injusticewatch.org/about/job…
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9 May 2024
Almighty. Keep our hope alive in these turbulent times. We are nothing without You. Help us to stay calm and face the obstacles ahead. Give us the strength & will to confront life’s challenges. Nothing will happen without Your Will. Only You can help us move forward.
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It's been over six hours of the encampment at Univ. of Chicago as part of the nationwide protests demanding an end to violence in Gaza. There's definitely a few hundred people here, with tents, food, art, a library, talks and more, a handful of counter protesters. @BlockClubCHI
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United Disability Network retweeted
29 Apr 2024
Thank you @habitat_intl and also @pamoja_trust and @SERI_RightsSA for the insightful presentations on opportunities for commoning approaches to build more just and inclusive cities 💪
Ongoing discussions on realities and experiences of commoning from Nigeria highlighted by Andrew Maki and Mohammed Zanna @justempower #CommoningDialogues
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United Disability Network retweeted
Currently ongoing: experiences from @pamoja_trust and their efforts in anchoring the Community Land Act in enhancing the commoning approach to ensuring security of tenure.
🔥Starting now🔥2nd dialogue in urban commons in Africa 🗨️Today's discussion on Housing as commons through land occupations, in popular/informal settlements 🔎Focus : Informal settlements and land occupations in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa 💻Join us us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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