WAANSA - NIGERIA is the national network of International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) in Nigeria working against gun violence, linking civil society organizations working to stop the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons. To promote peace and sustainable development
WAANSA Nigeria participates in the World Boarder Security Congress 25-27 March 2025, Madrid - Spain
WAANSA) Nigeria actively participated in the 2025 World Border Security Congress, held from March 25 to 27 in Madrid, Spain. This high-level event brought together over 400 delegates from 60 countries, including senior border officials, policymakers, and security experts, to discuss pressing issues in global border management and security.
WAANSA Nigeria’s involvement in the congress underscores its commitment to enhancing border security and addressing transnational threats through international cooperation and knowledge exchange.
WAANSA Nigeria partners Global Disability Green Initiative to launch campaign promoting disability inclusion
WAANSA Nigeria has partnered with the Global Disability Green Initiative to launch a nationwide campaign aimed at promoting disability inclusion across Nigeria. This collaborative effort seeks to raise awareness about the challenges faced by persons with disabilities and to advocate for their full participation in all aspects of society. This initiative underscores the commitment of both organizations to advancing human rights and promoting social justice, ensuring that persons with disabilities are not left behind in national development efforts.
WAANSA Nigeria flags off Anti-Crime & Social Vices Campaign in tertiary schools in Nigerian Campuses
WAANSA Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Universities Commission (NUC), has initiated a nationwide Anti-Crime & Social Vices Campaign across Nigerian tertiary institutions. This strategic initiative aims to address prevalent issues such as drug abuse, cultism, cybercrime, sexual harassment, and academic dishonesty that hinder academic performance and threaten student well-being. The campaign, aligned with the federal government’s efforts to combat social vices in educational institutions, seeks to raise awareness, promote positive values, and provide support to students.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence (25th Nov-10th Dec, 2025)
As the world prepares to observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, WAANSA Nigeria (West African Action Network on Small Arms) is set to play a significant role in this year’s campaign. Scheduled to begin on November 25, the international campaign, which runs until December 10, aims to raise awareness and spur action to end all forms of violence against women and girls. In line with this global effort,
Rwanda Peace Tour
(November 2025)
WAANSA Nigeria, in collaboration with Tinted Travels, is organizing an extraordinary peace tour to Rwanda, aimed at promoting peace, understanding, and the significance of collective reflection on the horrors of war. The tour, which aligns with WAANSA’s advocacy for peace and anti-violence efforts, will feature a visit to Rwanda’s genocide memorials, offering a poignant opportunity for participants to learn about the 1994 genocide and its devastating effects on the country.
Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence 2025
WAANSA Nigeria proudly joins the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) in marking the Global Week of Action (GWoA) 2025. Hoping for a future where gun violence is no longer a threat to communities worldwide. The GWoA 2025 calls for global solidarity, urging States and civil society organizations to take concrete actions toward disarmament, peace building, and the safety of all individuals.
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