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CODAF ORGANIZES CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM FOR THE WOMEN OF ODIMODI

Capacity Building Program on Human Rights Defence, Advocacy and Communication Skills

In continuation of the implementation of the Community Resource Exchange (CRE) project in Odimodi Community in Burutu Local Government Area in Delta State, Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) (also known as Rural Community Empowerment Initiative) has organized a Capacity Building Program to train the women of Odimodi on Human Rights, Advocacy and Communication Skills.

Introducing the training to the women of Odimodi, the Executive Director of CODAF, Richard Benin stated that the oil spills by multi nationals the consequent pollution of the waters and lands of Odimodi, and the suffering it has caused the people is a story that the people of Odimodi need to tell to the world.

He further stated that the training was organized for the women who are a powerful part of their community, to expose the women on their rights and how to advocate against the issue of environmental degradation in Odimodi.

Presenting a lecture at the training, tye Executive Director of Africa Center for Environmental and Rural Development (ACERD), Nohwoh Fred spoke on fundamental human right, environmental rights, how the rights of the people can be violated and how the people can defend their rights.

Also speaking at the training, the Creative Director of Bryter Brand Resources, Elvira Jordan highlighted the importance of Advocacy and how best the women can Communicate their advocacy agenda to the world through the use of social media, conventional media and the community radio.

The women appreciated the knowledge they have received, pledging to remain relentless in their fight against the harmful activities of the oil multinationals in their community.

WHAT'S CODAF

CODAF also known as Rural Community Empowerment Initiative (RUCEi) works to bridge the communication gap between policy makers and the grassroots AND raise awareness of rural dwellers and empowering them to be active players in environmental decision making.

This mandate is anchored on article 24 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights which states that “All peoples shall have the right to a general satisfactory environment favourable to their development

OurGoal

To engage in intervention projects that builds the capacity and empowers rural community people to defend their collective rights to participating in natural resource governance through a right-based approach

OurMission

OurVision

We envision a self-sufficient community in the management of their environment and resources without any form of marginalization.

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