Nominate a youth delegate to attend the Youth Event of 3rd High Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights & Governance

African Union (AU) organs and institutions that form the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and its Platform (AGP) are convening the Third High Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance focusing specifically on how democratic – developmental governance can be leveraged to silence Africa’s blazing guns. As part of the build up to the Dialogue, the second youth consultation to the High Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance will be convened to provide young people the space to impart, contribute and influence the discourse on how their passion, energies, insights, creativity and innovation will contribute to the building of a culture or democracy and peace in Africa to bring an end to conflicts on the Continent.

At the heart of Africa’s violent conflicts, lies the problem of governance deficits which has hindered development and triggered violent conflicts on the Continent. Given the fact that weak democratic governance is part of the structural causes of Africa’s protracted violent conflicts, it is imperative that a more sustainable and meaningful response to violence is entrenched by strengthening governance systems, institutions and embedding a culture of democracy that works towards inclusive development.

Urgent Vacancy :Intern For New Media/Multimedia, Graphic Designer

SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST

New Media/Multimedia, Graphic Designer

This position is responsible for developing and ensuring consistent content creation on GLEEHD's online platforms.

Responsibilities

·        Curate relevant content to reach the organisation’s target          audience per time.

·        Monitor and listen respond socially to callers while achieving followership and preference.

·        Conduct online advocacy in GLEEHD’s focus areas and open stream for cross interactions

·        Use of a toolkit to measure and monitor social activity- find out what works, tweak and improve communications, tactics, campaigns etc

·        Oversee the design and layout of the organisation’s brand on various platforms for brands coherence and consistency. 

·        Coverage of organisation’s events socially and create adequate e-ambience for online audience.

·        Monitor feedbacks and compile progress reports

           Develop a 3D Animation of projects

·        Monitor audience programmes and digital campaigns such as webinars etc.

·        Keep updates on changes within social networks – functionality, etiquette, reporting etc and utilize etiquette skills to ensure you deliver the right message online, help people, stimulate discussions, encourage debate etc.

·        Work closely with the website development team and corporate communications

·        Should have a basic knowledge of Wordpress.

         Have Knowledge of Web Design

·        Other duties assigned.

Intrested Candidate should send thier CV's to s.oguntoyinbo@thedreamcenter.org.ng 

OR Call 08078686167

PRESS STATEMENT: A CALL FOR SPEEDY RESOLUTION OF INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES IN THE NIGERIAN HEALTH SECTOR

July 18, 2014

PRESS STATEMENT

A CALL FOR SPEEDY RESOLUTION OF INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES IN THE NIGERIAN HEALTH SECTOR

The recurrent resort to industrial action by various professional unions in the public health sector is a serious cause of concern to us, as it is to other well-meaning Nigerians.

For the umpteenth time, the ailing public health system in the country has again been paralyzed due to the ongoing nationwide strike action embarked upon by the doctors under the aegis of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). It was reported that the doctors downed tools following an alleged inability of government to accede to various demands contained in their 24-request protest letter.

Media reports suggest that health facilities across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory are deserted with only skeletal services being rendered by few consultants and other health workers. The effects of the ongoing nationwide strike action by the doctors, commenced 1^st July 2014, are monumental and devastating. Many sick children and pregnant women who require urgent attention by the doctors are being denied. All over the country, thousands of surgical cases that require surgical operation have been put on hold with dire consequences. This ugly situation, we believe, must have led to loss of numerous innocent and precious lives.

In the interest of teeming Nigerian masses, HAPPYNigeria calls for speedy resolution of the on-going industrial dispute in the health sector. Relevant government agencies should intervene with a view to finding lasting solution to the impasse. NMA should sheathe their sword in the overall interest of their patients and the downtrodden. Going forward, we implore government at all levels to be proactive in addressing industrial disharmony in heath and allied sectors in order to avert these incessant strike actions being embarked upon by doctors and other health workers and its attendant loss of human lives and economic misfortune.

Finally, in order to ensure lasting peace and restore normalcy to the Nigerian health sector, HAPPYNigeria calls on government to, as a matter of national top priority, convoke a National Health Stakeholders’ Summit (or any other name government may choose to call it) to discuss and come up with workable solutions to the lingering inter-professional conflicts and poor funding facing the country’s health system.  This will go a long way to restore dignity and confidence of Nigerians in our health system.

DR. FEMI AKINWUMI

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

AFRICAN AND EUROPEAN LEADERS TO GATHER IN LONDON FOR WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA SECURITY, COUNTER-INSURGENCY AND COUNTER-TERRORISM SUMMIT 2014

AFRICAN AND EUROPEAN LEADERS TO GATHER IN LONDON FOR WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA SECURITY, COUNTER-INSURGENCY AND COUNTER-TERRORISM SUMMIT 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GLEEHD Foundation for Leadership and International Development in partnership with The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) part of the University of London, Rostra Consulting and Amandla Consulting announces its 1^st“West and Central Africa Security, Counter-Insurgency and Counter-Terrorism Summit 2014” coming up on the 29^th September to the 1^st October, 2014.

This high level security summit will bring together senior government officials, diplomats, Defence and law enforcement professionals, and stakeholders, from across West and Central Africa, and Europe in order to share best practices, as well as champion greater regional integration and cooperation. The conference supports and seeks to contribute to a unified response to insecurity and insurgency as the most effective way to fight terrorism in Africa.

Participants will include representatives from National Security Councils, Military and Defence Agencies, Ministry of Internal/Home Affairs, Border Security, Disaster Management and Emergency Management Unit and the diplomatic community- ECOWAS member states, US AFRICOM, United Nations, the African Union, UK House of Lords, International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Funding Security Projects, Chatham House, Commonwealth Secretariat, UK and US intelligence agencies, special envoys, mediators and other senior officials involved in nonstop effort to promote peace, security and stability in Africa. Others will include expert scholars, leading journalists, security bloggers and African youths.

The summit will be held in London, Washington and Nigeria. While in London, participants will;

·         Meet with top European government ministers, counter-terrorism chiefs, private sector security companies in areas like policing, cyber-security, border security etc.

• Meet with globally respected experts on terrorism (at SOAS) and establish a permanent link with top international relations talent who will provide a research resource to African governments
• Visit civil society groups, one run by an ex-jihadi, now helping vulnerable young people reject the path of violent extremism.

·         Network with top European investors who are not put off by the news coverage on West and Central Africa and want to help their economies grow.

The Washington Summit would promote collaboration between North American, West and Central African security sector stakeholders. Session presentations would also include a Cross-National & Comparative Study of Counter-Terrorism Policies and Strategies. The input from this conference will help West and Central African nations understand how to man, equip and train the army to deal with counter-insurgencies now and in the future.

The Nigerian session would be a discussion with key policy experts on counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency efforts in Nigeria, West and Central African sub-regions, drawing on the outcomes and lessons learnt from both London and Washington conference.

Prior to the London Summit, a conference on “The role of Civil Society Organizations in Tackling Insurgency and Terrorism in West and Central Africa” will hold in Lagos, Nigeria bringing together CSO representatives and government to explore collaborative approach between CSO and security agencies in tackling the threat of terrorism.

Note to Editors:

Since inception, GLEEHD Foundation has worked with international organizations including the United Nations, ECOSOC, The Commonwealth Secretariat, The Government of Nigeria, The Government of Malawi, UKTI, British Council, UNICEF Nigeria, A.D King Foundation, Commonwealth Democracy Initiative, Save the Children, Rostra Consulting, Amandla Consulting and other international development partners in promoting development in Africa.

GLEEHD’s recent event in London featured a business roundtable at the UK Institute of Directors which had the participation of Nigerian Government/Business Leaders, and a series of High profile events promoting bilateral trade and investment between UK and Nigeria, including a High Level Trade and Investment Meeting at Buckingham Palace with Prince Andrew, the Duke of York (and former UK Ambassador for Global Trade and Investment), and participation at the Commonwealth Day Observance Service with Her Majesty, The Queen.

ABOUT GLEEHD FOUNDATION

GLEEHD Foundation for Leadership and International Development is a not-for-profit international organization headquartered in the United Kingdom (Reg: 07665576) with an African Secretariat in Nigeria (CAC: 44037) established to promote Africa’s Renaissance by fostering Good Governance and Democracy, Advancement of Economic and Entrepreneurial Development, Promotion of Human and Children’s Rights, and Advocacy for Youth Development and Participation in Africa through partnership with African public institutions, civil societies, regional and international development partners.www.gleehdfoundation.org, www.gleehdfoundation.org.uk

ROSTRA CONSULTING 

Rostra Consulting is a United Kingdom registered company (Reg: 08590783) that seeks to build networks for democracy, better governance and transparency. www.rostraconsulting.com

The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

SOAS, University of London is the only Higher Education institution in Europe specializing in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. It is a remarkable institution that uniquely combines language scholarship, disciplinary expertise and regional focus. It also has the largest concentration in Europe of academic staff concerned with Africa, Asia and the Middle East.www.soas.ac.uk

Amandla Consulting is an independent firm of creative and dynamic professionals with sparkling stream of ideas, vast experience and expertise in providing a wide range of consultancy to Government, Businesses, Corporate Organisations, Not for profit, Religious Organisations, Boards, Industry, Professional Organisations, Policy Makers and Leaders. Amandla effectively combines insight and knowledge of global issues to meet ever-changing international, regional, national and local challenges, we also help develop economic both development strategies and workplace development strategies. Our experts also give counsel on international policy matters, conflict resolution, and regional & international crisis management.www.amandlaconsulting.net

For more information, contact media@gleehdfoundation.org  Tel: +234-816-676-5045, +234-817-136-7479,