11/09/2026
Every child deserves safety, dignity and a chance to grow up free from violence and fear.
Under the UNICEF-supported project, Novel Alliance for Development Aid - NADA Transitional Justice Officer, Mr. Babagana Amsami, led a roundtable discussion in Maiduguri with key stakeholders to explore the challenges surrounding the implementation of transitional justice and reintegration, and how these processes can better support children, families and conflict-affected communities.
Transitional justice is about more than addressing the past. It creates opportunities to promote accountability, healing, reconciliation and restoration of trust, while helping communities move towards peaceful coexistence. For children and other vulnerable groups, it strengthens the focus on protection, access to justice, meaningful participation and preventing further harm.
The discussion brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including government representatives, child protection actors, community leaders, security and justice institutions, civil society organizations and other relevant partners-all united by a shared responsibility to protect children and strengthen community resilience.
The conversations reminded us that lasting reintegration and recovery cannot happen in isolation. It requires collaboration, understanding and collective action.
Together, we can help create communities where children are protected, survivors are supported, trust is rebuilt and every child has the opportunity to heal, thrive and contribute to a more peaceful future.
Because protecting children today is an investment in peaceful communities tomorrow.
We're grateful to our funding partners- UNICEF for the trust and partnership that is not just impacting children in our communities but also enlightening the communities at large as regarding the safety of the children.
π₯: NADA / Benjamin James - Communication Officer