Abuja, Nigeria — The CIVICUS Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FoPA) team is set to visit Nigeria’s capital as part of the WeRise! Cohort 2 Onboarding Week, and will host a special Meet & Greet Dinner with local members of the global civil society alliance.
Scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the dinner aims to foster connection, collaboration, and informal dialogue among Nigerian members of CIVICUS. The gathering, described by organizers as a relaxed networking opportunity, will provide a platform to share experiences and reflect on the state of civic space in Nigeria.
“We’re thrilled to be in Abuja and are looking forward to meeting with our Nigerian members face-to-face,” the FoPA team stated. “This dinner is a chance to strengthen bonds and exchange ideas in an informal setting.”
While venue details have yet to be disclosed, interested participants are encouraged to confirm attendance by filling out a registration form provided by the organizers. However, CIVICUS clarified that the event will be self-funded, and no transportation or travel costs will be covered for attendees.
The visit comes at a critical time when Nigerian civil society continues to navigate tightening civic space and growing concerns around freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. For many women-led and grassroots organizations, such opportunities offer a vital space to build solidarity and elevate their work.
As part of our ongoing coverage on civic engagement and women’s rights in Nigeria, The Moment for Women Magazine will continue to report on developments from the WeRise! Onboarding Week and this upcoming CIVICUS event.
The CIVICUS Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FoPA) initiative is a global program dedicated to promoting and protecting the right to peaceful assembly. Operating under the umbrella of CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, FoPA works to support civil society actors, grassroots movements, and human rights defenders facing restrictions or threats while exercising their right to organize, protest, and mobilize.
