In 2024, Nigeria faces yet another blow to the advancement of human rights as the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act comes under threat of repeal. The VAPP Act, enacted in 2015, has been a crucial piece of legislation designed…
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending an extraordinary exhibition organized by VSI at the MAD House in UNILAG. Themed "Tò bà sé wo/If It Were You," this event was a profound exploration of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights…
“...An integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens, representing a dynamic force in the international arena’’ is the great Africa of our future, is the great Africa we want - Agenda 2063. In May 2013, African leaders…
In a thriving democracy, civil society has a crucial role to play. Think of it as the weaver of threads that create the fabric of good governance, where human rights are respected, equality is promoted, and marginalized voices are empowered…
Introduction In recent years, the global landscape has borne witness to a deeply concerning trend: the gradual but persistent shrinking of civic space. This multifaceted phenomenon entails an array of restrictive measures imposed on civil society organizations (CSOs), activists, and…
In recent years, the world has witnessed a concerning trend of shrinking civic space, where the ability of individuals and organizations to freely express their opinions, assemble peacefully, and advocate for social change is increasingly under threat. This alarming development…
Vision Spring Initiatives welcome with great delight the joint statement signed by Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, France, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United states. VSI acknowledges their understanding of the threat posed by the…
POSITION PAPER BY VISION SPRING INITIATIVES, INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND CSO PARTNERS TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA, POLICY OFFICIALS, AND ITS RELEVANT AGENCIES COMMITMENTS TOWARDS THE ACTION COALITIONS ON THE…
In April 2021, Vision Spring Initiative organized a Generation Equality Writing Workshop for 12 young feminists in Nigeria. The aim was to build the capacity of young feminists on the thematic areas in the Beijing declaration and platform…
Last year, Vision Spring Initiatives commenced its #GirlImpact Project. After 3 days of intensive training of 12 female volunteers on comprehensive sexuality education and other Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) issues, we partnered with two secondary schools in…