Yiaga Africa
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Yiaga Africa is a non-governmental organisation based in Abuja, Nigeria working on democracy & civil society, human rights, children & youth +1 more.
Yiaga Africa is a non-profit civic organisation based in Abuja, Nigeria, working to promote democratic governance, human rights and civic participation across Africa. It works on election observation and results verification, policy advocacy, civic education and youth political participation, including the Not Too Young To Run and Ready To Run initiatives. It publishes research reports, policy briefs and educational toolkits, including resources for young women's participation in politics in Ghana and Nigeria. Its stated aim is to make governments more transparent, accountable and responsive to citizens.
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Watching the Vote
Democracy & Civil society · Nigeria
Election observation and results verification, including pre-election observation reports and the Process and Results Verification for Transparency methodology.
Not Too Young To Run
Children & Youth · Nigeria
Global youth inclusion movement, initiated by Yiaga Africa, that led to a constitutional amendment lowering the age for running for political office in Nigeria.
Ready To Run
Children & Youth · Nigeria
Initiative that prepares young Nigerians with the competence, capacity and character to run for elective office.
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