Idia Renaissance is a non governmental civil society organization based in Edo State, Nigeria. The organization organize activities around human trafficking, including reception of victims of human trafficking.[1] Idia Renaissance was founded by Mrs. Eki Igbinedion, wife of Chief Lucky Igbinedion, a former governor of Edo State.[2] In 2021, Idia Renaissance partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to create awareness on human trafficking and sexual exploitation of women girls.[3][4][5]
| Formation | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Mrs. Ekimwona (Eki) Igbinedion |
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | Combat and prevent human trafficking |
| Headquarters | Benin City, Nigeria |
| Location |
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| Website | Official website |
History edit
Idia Renaissance was founded on July 1, 1999 in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, Nigeria, as a counter-measure to address the trafficking of persons for sexual exploitation.[4]
Partnership edit
The organization partner with the following organizations/institution to achieve its objectives:
- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)[6]
- National Agency For The Prohibition Of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP)
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)[6]
- Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)
- United Nations Office on Crime and Drugs (UNOCD)[7]
References edit
- ^ "U.S. Applauds Edo State's Integrated Anti-Human Trafficking Framework". U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria. 2019-03-27. Archived from the original on 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ "How victims of human trafficking find succor in Idia Foundation". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2017-12-19. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ "Idia Renaissance Holds Twenty Second Exhibition After Six Months Training Programme". Independent Television/Radio. 2017-07-14. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ a b "Artwork Competition : Ebenezer Secondary school Emerge Overall Best". Nigerian Observer. 2021-11-06. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ "Idia Renaissance Nigeria - Programmes - Returning from Germany". www.returningfromgermany.de. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ a b "Nigeria fights human trafficking with training and awareness programmes". Nigeria fights human trafficking with training and awareness programmes. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ Nwogu, Victoria Ijeoma (2014-09-22). "Anti-Trafficking Interventions in Nigeria and the Principal-Agent Aid Model". Anti-Trafficking Review (3). doi:10.14197/atr.20121433. ISSN 2287-0113.