The Connecting the Dots project addresses pressing issues in Nigeria, including:
1. Human rights education and effective political participation: The lack of education and skills hinders meaningful engagement in politics and social change.
2. Weak cross-movement collaboration: Insufficient collaboration among diverse groups and sectors undermines advocacy efforts for delicate Sexual Reproductive Rights (SRR) issues.
3. Environmental sustainability and climate change: Nigeria’s environmental challenges, including poor waste management, pollution, and climate change, require urgent attention.
4. Economic justice and inequality: The poverty situation, exacerbated by corruption, lack of accountability, and uneven wealth distribution, perpetuates inequality and social injustice.
To address these challenges, the project aims to:
1. Build capacities: Equip young activists, women, and marginalized groups with knowledge, skills, and strategies for effective advocacy, policy influence, and leadership.
2. Foster cross-movement collaboration: Establish a network of diverse groups and sectors to promote collective action, shared learning, and coordinated advocacy.
3. Integrate cyber activism and physical advocacy: Develop strategies that combine online and offline engagement to maximize impact, mobilization, and movement building.
4. Promote environmental sustainability and economic justice: Support advocacy efforts and policy changes that address environmental degradation, climate change, and economic inequality.
By addressing these interconnected challenges, the Connecting the Dots project envisions a Nigeria where:
– Human rights are respected and protected
– Marginalized groups have equal opportunities and voice
– Environmental sustainability and climate justice are prioritized
– Economic justice and equality are promoted
The project’s success will be measured by the establishment of a robust network of allies, increased capacity for advocacy and policy influence, and improved policy frameworks that promote human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic justice.
