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BAOBAB for Women's Human Rights

Abuja, Nigeria

Grants

2022 (1 year 4 months)
$200,000

Established in 1996, BAOBAB for Women's Human Rights (BAOBAB) seeks to address the myriad of barriers to the actualization of women's rights in all their forms under the three parallel systems of law in Nigeria, namely customary, religious, and statutory laws, especially in Muslim-majority communities. With this award, BAOBAB advances women's access to justice and personal security in the three northern states of Bauchi, Kano, and Jigawa. BAOBAB enhances the uptake and effective implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition law to protect women from gender-based violence in the three states. This award is a part of the Nigeria Country office's efforts to promote social justice in Nigeria.

2007 (3 years)
$200,000

To promote the reproductive health and rights of women whose lives are governed by Sharia'h Law (over three years).

2004 (3 years)
$400,000

For work to promote the reproductive health and rights of women whose lives are governed by Sharia’h (over three years).