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WAANSA Nigeria and Tinted Travels Lead Transformational Peace Tour to Rwanda: A Journey of Reflection and Unity

In a bold and inspiring step toward fostering peace and global understanding, the West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) Nigeria, in collaboration with Tinted Travels, has launched an extraordinary peace tour to Rwanda—a country whose tragic past now stands as a beacon of reconciliation, resilience, and healing. The peace tour, which brought together […]

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WAANSA Nigeria flags off Anti-Crime & Social Vices Campaign in tertiary schools in Nigerian Campuses

In a concerted effort to address the escalating challenges of crime and social vices within Nigerian tertiary institutions, the West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC), has launched a comprehensive Anti-Crime and Social Vices Campaign across campuses nationwide. This initiative aims to foster a safer

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WAANSA Nigeria partners Global Disability Green Initiative to launch campaign promoting disability inclusion

  In a significant move towards fostering disability inclusion in Nigeria, the West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) Nigeria has partnered with the Global Disability Green Initiative (GDGI) to launch a nationwide campaign aimed at promoting the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs). This collaboration seeks to address the systemic barriers

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WAANSA Nigeria participates in the World Boarder Security Congress 25-27 March 2025, Madrid – Spain

The 2025 World Border Security Congress, held from March 25 to 27 in Madrid, Spain, convened global experts to address pressing challenges in border management. Among the notable participants was the West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) Nigeria, led by its Director of Programs, George-Okoli Francisco Chidi. WAANSA Nigeria’s involvement underscored the organization’s

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WAANSA Nigeria Celebrates International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls

From December 16th – 25th 2023, WAANSA Nigeria joind the global community in observing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. This day served as a poignant reminder of the pervasive violence faced by women and girls worldwide and underscores the urgent need for collective action to end gender-based violence.

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WAANSA Celebrates Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence 2024

In a world increasingly marred by gun-related violence, the West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) stands at the forefront of the fight for peace and security. This year, WAANSA joins the international community in commemorating the Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence, a crucial campaign aimed at raising awareness and advocating for

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