GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
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Building Peace Through Inclusion: OCDI Inaugurates Women, Peace and Security Local Action Plan Committee in Baruten
Real peace begins when women have a voice in decisions that shape their communities. Olive Community Development Initiative (OCDI) convened stakeholders in Baruten Local Government Area, Kwara State, to inaugurate the Local Action Plan (LAP) Committee on Women, Peace and Security, strengthening local ownership and collaboration towards inclusive peacebuilding and conflict prevention.
OCDI Joins Stakeholders to Advance Women's Economic Empowerment Policy in Kwara State
Olive Community Development Initiative (OCDI) joined government representatives, development partners and other key stakeholders at a three-day workshop to support the domestication of the Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy in Kwara State. The workshop focused on strengthening collaboration, identifying implementation priorities and developing practical frameworks that will improve economic opportunities for women across the state.
Stakeholders Convene for Consultative Forum on the Kwara Gender Policy
Government representatives, development partners, civil society organizations, and community leaders gathered at the Consultative Forum on the Kwara Gender Policy to strengthen dialogue around gender equity, social inclusion, and survivor-centered policy reform in Kwara State.
Inception Meeting for the Kwara State Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Project Holds in Kwara State
On 14th May, 2026, Olive Community Development Initiative convened the inaugural meeting for the Kwara State Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Project, bringing together key stakeholders from government and non-government sectors to strengthen collaboration on advancing women’s rights, empowerment, and inclusive community development in Kwara State.
16 Days of Activism
As a member of the National Coalition of Civil Society to End Child Marriage, OCDI, in partnership with the Ministry of Women Affairs, visited Warrah Oja Secondary School to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism. The engagement brought together students, teachers, and the school counselor to discuss ending violence against women and girls. Key insights emphasized the importance of respecting boundaries, promoting mutual respect among adolescents, and strengthening collaboration between teachers and counselors to prevent and address violence both in school and at home.
WVL PROJECT EVALUATION AND SUCCESS STORY MEETING
OCDI hosted a WVL project evaluation and success story meeting, bringing together key stakeholders to reflect on impact and document stories of change across Kwara State.
OCDI MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF OBAS, CHIEFS, WOMEN LEADERS, SECURITY GROUPS AND RFELIGIOUS LEADERS
Olive Community Development Initiatives had a town hall meeting at Iludun in Oro, Kwara State on Friday, 20th January 2023. The representatives of Obas, Chiefs,Religious leaders, Women leaders, vigilante groups and youth leaders were present at the meeting. The aim of the meeting was to give women the opportunity to talk about security issues in their community and also let them know their role in terms of peace keeping, conflict resolution and challenges women face during conflict.
QUARTERLY MEETING
OCDI, with support from ActionAid Nigeria, hosted a quarterly SAP meeting on Women, Peace, and Security, engaging LGA representatives to strengthen data capturing and reporting across Kwara State.
KWARA STATE ACTION PLAN DEVELOPMENT ON WOMEN, PEACE, AND SECURITY
OCDI facilitated a two-day stakeholder meeting to develop the implementation framework for the Kwara State Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security.