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GPFN commends Gov Uba Sani over SSCE fee waiver for 5,000 public school students

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Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN) has applauded the Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his prompt intervention in approving the sponsorship of 5,000 public school students for the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), covering both the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO). The non-governmental organisation described the development as […]

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Media Roundtable Discussion on Girl-Child Education and Gender-Based Violence in Public Schools Held in Kaduna

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The Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN), in collaboration with the Back to School Educational Initiative (BASEI) under the Rise Up Project, organized a Media Roundtable Discussion on Girl-Child Education and Gender-Based Violence in Public Schools. The event took place at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Kaduna, providing a platform for stakeholders to

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Introducing Community-Based Safety Committees to Tackle Girls’ Education Security and Gender-Based Violence

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This week, the Back to School Educational Initiative, in collaboration with the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria, the Kaduna State Peace Commission and with support from RiseUp, visited Kafanchan on the 11th of December, Zaria on the 12th, and Kaduna Central on the 14th of December 2024. The series of engagements focused on addressing critical issues

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16 Days of Activism: An Inspiring Day at WIC Islamiyah School!

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On December 5th, 2024, the Back to School Educational Initiative (BASEI) hosted a powerful event at WIC Islamiya School, Kaduna, as part of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign. The theme, “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands Against Rape,” set the tone for a day dedicated to education, awareness, and

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Voices of Struggle: The Impact of SSCE Fee Discontinuation in Kaduna

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In this compelling video, students, parents, and community leaders share their struggles following the Kaduna State Government’s discontinuation of SSCE fee payments. This policy change has created significant financial barriers, particularly for girls, leading to a sharp decline in school completion rates. According to the Kaduna State Bureau of Statistics Annual Schools Census Report 2022/2023,

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Advocacy for SSCE Fee Reinstatement: GPFN & BASEI Lead Sensitization Program in Kaduna State

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On November 18, 2024, the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN), in collaboration with the Back to School Educational Initiative (BASEI) and supported by Rise-Up, organized a sensitization program at Government Girls Secondary School in Kaduna Central. The program focused on advocating for the reinstatement of Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) fee payments by the Kaduna

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Advocacy for SSCE Fee Reinstatement: BASEI & GPFN Leads Sensitization Program in Kafanchan, Kaduna State

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On November 15, 2024, Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN), in partnership with the Back to School Educational Initiative and supported by Rise-Up, organized a sensitization program at Government Girls Secondary School Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The event aimed to advocate for the reinstatement of the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) fee payment

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Engaging Parents and Students: Advocacy for Overcoming SSCE Barriers in Kaduna Central

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Back to School Educational Initiative (BASEI), in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria and with support from Rise Up, held a strategic and data-gathering meeting on October 12th, 2024. The meeting, attended by some parents and female students from different schools of Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone, focused on discussing possible solutions to the constraints

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