Noble Delta Women for Peace and Development International

19/07/2026

NDWPD is thrilled for a major milestone in our collective journey toward safer, more inclusive cultural spaces!

​On the 15th of July 2026, community leaders, traditional custodians, and dedicated advocates gathered at the King’s Palace in Ozoro, Delta State, for a landmark event: the official inauguration of the Ozoro Community SGBV Ambassadors and the Community Safeguarding Committee!
​ "Culture Should Protect Not Harm"

​This initiative is a core milestone of the Rapid Response and Norm Transformation Initiative to End Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in Cultural Spaces in Delta State.

Our goal is clear: to foster community accountability, raise deep rooted awareness, and build secure, confidential reporting channels to safeguard women and girls.
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Key Highlights from the Inauguration:
​Royal and Traditional Alignment: Representing His Royal Majesty, Barr. Anthony Uvietobore Ogbogbo JP, the Ovie of Ozoro Kingdom, the Chairman Ozoro Council of Chief, Hon. Chief Edevor, officially inaugurated the SGVB pAmbassadors and Ozoro Safeguarding Committee. He strongly affirmed that Ozoro stands committed to protecting women and girls, ensuring past grievances are addressed and never repeated.
​The Journey So Far: NDWPD Executive Director Amb. Caroline shared the project's powerful roadmap, highlighting successful advocacy visits to key stakeholders (including the King, local Area Command, Road Safety, and the LGA Chairman), evidence gathering, community wide sensitization rallies across Ozoro, and intensive specialized training sessions.
​Evidence Based Action: Julius Akpovwovwo presented our comprehensive policy and advocacy brief, outlining actionable structural frameworks for local norm transformation.
​ Empowered Champions: Our newly inaugurated SGBV Ambassadors are equipped with clear Terms of Reference (TOR) to act as trusted, first points of contact, maintaining strict, survivor centered confidentiality, and promoting respectful cultural practices.

Appreciation: ​ A Special Thanks to Our Partners
​This impactful work is made possible through the collaborative efforts of:
​Priests Assembly Peace and Social Justice Initiative (PPJ),
​Noble Delta Women for Peace and Development International (NDWPD) and the
​Male Feminists Network (MFN)
​With invaluable support from ActionAid Nigeria under the Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership Nigeria (RWVL-N) Strategic Opportunity Fund, funded by Global Affairs Canada.
​Together, we are transforming cultural spaces to ensure they remain places of safety, respect, and dignity for every woman and girl.
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16/07/2026

NDWPD participated in the Voter Mobilisation and Peacebuilding Training ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections.
Organized by Kimpact Development Initiative KDI
Held at Best Western Plus Asaba, Delta State.
15th July 2026

The training presents an important opportunity to strengthen knowledge on voter education, civic engagement, conflict prevention, dialogue, mediation, and community-led peacebuilding.

To encourage collaboration between stakeholders in engaging with fellow civil society actors, youth leaders, media practitioners, religious institutions, and other stakeholders committed to promoting peaceful, inclusive, and credible elections.

To foster peacebuilding, gender justice, and community development, and enable commitment to contributing to initiatives that foster active citizenship and strengthen democratic participation.

Together, we can build a more peaceful, informed, and inclusive electoral process.

08/07/2026

Noble Delta Women Condenms this inhumane treatement melted on this young by the leadership of Emevor community simply because he is born of a woman from the community and does not have a right to speak. We call on Nigeria Police Force, NHRC Nigeria Bright Edafe Ppro Delta to urgently bring the perpetrators to book.

08/07/2026

04/07/2026

I got over 10 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

03/07/2026

Building Safer Cultural Spaces: Community Accountability, Safeguarding and Protection of Women and Girls in Ozoro Kingdom.
Date & Time: Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 | Started at 10:00 AM.
Venue: Council Chapel , Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria.
Organizers / Partners: Priests Assembly Peace And Social Justice Initiative (PPJ), in collaboration with the Noble Women for Peace and Development (NDWPD) and the Male Feminists Network (MFN), with support from ActionAid and Canada.

Key Highlights & Agenda Breakdown

Opening and Project Overview:

The program commenced with registration of participants, followed by introductions, and opening prayers.
Welcome remarks was given by PPJ representative and a formal overview of the project's focus on building safer cultural spaces, accountability, and protecting women and girls was taken by NDWPD.
Goodwill messages were delivered by various stakeholders, including local government leaders, traditional royalty, law enforcement, and academic representatives.

Training Sessions and presentations /video Screening
The core capacity-building section included:
Understanding SGBV (Sexual and Gender-Based Violence), Community Cohesion, and Cultural Responsibility.

A video presentation and screening session.
Presentation of findings from a recent Rapid Assessment within the communities by Dr Mrs. Ejiro Otive .
Interactive discussions centered on Rights, Laws, and Community Accountability.

Strategy, Group Work, and Sustainability
Participants engaged in interactive group work tasked with designing the Ozoro Community Safeguarding Mechanism and Charter.

Following group presentations, the mechanism was formally validated and adopted.
To ensure long term community impact, the program concluded with the official selection of Community SGBV Ambassadors and Community Safeguarding Committee Members.

03/07/2026

NDWPD conducted the Training of strategic community pressure Groups in Ozoro Delta State Nigeria.

The project is implemented by Priests Assembly Peace And Social Justice Initiative (PPJ), in collaboration with the Noble Women for Peace and Development (NDWPD) and the Male Feminists Network (MFN), with support from ActionAid and Canada.

In attendance were different stakeholders:
Traditional Leaders
Health workers
Faith/Religious Leaders
Security Agencies
Community Members
Women Leaders
Youth Leaders
Civil Society Organisations CSOs

Theme: Building Safer Cultural Spaces in Ozoro Kingdom.

Held at the Council Chapel, Ozoro, Delta State.
Thursday, 2nd July 2026.

Creating safe communities requires collective action. We were proud to be part of the Building Safer Cultural Spaces: Community Accountability, Safeguarding and Protection of Women and Girls in Ozoro Kingdom.

The event brought together traditional leaders, government representatives, security agencies, civil society organizations, and community stakeholders to strengthen efforts toward preventing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).

Through presentations, a rapid assessment review, video screening, and interactive group work, participants developed and officially adopted the Ozoro Community Safeguarding Mechanism and Charter.

The programme concluded with the selection of Community SGBV Ambassadors and Community Safeguarding Committee Members, reinforcing a shared commitment to protecting women and girls and building safer, more accountable communities.

28/06/2026

NDWPD participated in the Community Dialogues on Electoral Integrity – Trusted Voices for Credible Elections held in Enugu state, Nigeria on June 24-25, 2026

Strengthening democracy begins with informed and engaged communities, an impactful days in Enugu.

NDWPD Noble Delta Women for Peace and Development International and other stakeholders from 11 states across Nigeria's South East and South South region, came together for the Community Dialogues on Electoral Integrity – Trusted Voices for Credible Elections, in Enugu State Nigeria on the 24th - 25th of June 2026.

Convened under the European Union EU support to ECOWAS in Peace and security and Governance Project.

The workshop provided a platform for community leaders, civil society actors, media professionals, women, and youth representatives to exchange ideas, strengthen collaboration, and reaffirm their shared commitment to promoting peaceful, inclusive, and credible elections in Nigeria.

As the workshop concluded, participants pledged to serve as ambassadors of electoral integrity—promoting fact-based information, encouraging peaceful civic participation, and strengthening public trust in democratic institutions.

Together, we can build a culture of credible elections and lasting peace.

28/06/2026

25th June 2026, NDWPD joined stakeholders, partners, and government representatives at the OYA Campaign Learning and Sustainability Project Close-Out Event in Abuja.

The event celebrated key achievements in increasing HPV vaccine awareness and uptake among adolescent girls while reaffirming commitments to sustain the gains made across implementing states.

Together, we continue to champion healthier futures for girls and young women.

03/06/2026

OUR FESTIVAL UNITES US, NOT SEPARATES US!

EVERY WOMAN MATTERS, RESPECT HER RIGHTS!

QUALITY MEN PROTECT, NOT HARASS WOMEN!

Peaceful Procession & Sensitization Rally on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention.

Tuesday June 2nd 2026.
Ozoro, Delta State.

The Priests Assembly Peace and Social Justice Initiative (PPJ), Noble Delta Women for Peace and Development International international(NDWPD), and the Male Feminist Network (MFN) join hands with community leaders, stakeholders, women, youths, and development partners in Ozoro, Delta State, to raise awareness and strengthen action against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).

This sensitization rally is part of ongoing efforts to promote safer communities, protect the rights of women and girls, and encourage collective responsibility in preventing violence and harmful practices. Through dialogue, advocacy, and community engagement, we can build a society where dignity, equality, and justice thrive.

Together, we can break the silence, challenge harmful norms, and create lasting change for future generations.