International Peace Day 2025

Unity, Resilience, and Inclusion

September 21st, 2025 • Arewa House Auditorium, Kaduna

Event Overview

The Women and Girls Health Empowerment Network (WG-HEN) actively participated in the 2025 International Peace Day commemoration, highlighting the crucial role of women and girls in peacebuilding and governance.

Organized by the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN) in collaboration with Church and Society, this significant event brought together key stakeholders to celebrate peace, unity, and inclusive governance in Kaduna State.

Event Details

  • Date: September 21st, 2025
  • Venue: Arewa House Auditorium, Kaduna
  • Theme: Unity, Resilience, and Inclusion
  • Organizer: Global Peace Foundation Nigeria
International Peace Day Event

Our Participation Objectives

Strategic Partnership

To showcase WG-HEN's role as a strategic partner in promoting peace, justice, and inclusion across Nigeria.

Women's Inclusion

To emphasize the importance of women's and girls' participation in peacebuilding and governance processes.

Dialogue Platform

To lend support to the commemoration as a platform for dialogue, unity, and community engagement.

Recognition

To deliver a goodwill message celebrating Governor Uba Sani's achievements in promoting peace and inclusive governance.

Event Highlights

Opening Session

The event commenced with arrival, registration, cultural performances, and the national anthem, setting a tone of unity and celebration.

WG-HEN Goodwill Message

Barr. Farida Muhammad Oyiza, Program Manager of WG-HEN, delivered a powerful goodwill message emphasizing women's inclusion in decision-making and recognizing Governor Uba Sani's peace-centered leadership.

Award Presentation

His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, Executive Governor of Kaduna State, was honored with the "Peace Champion of Unity in Diversity Award" for his outstanding efforts in promoting peace through dialogue, justice, fairness, and inclusive governance.

Cultural Performances

The event featured cultural dance performances and testimonials on the "Kaduna Peace Model," highlighting grassroots impact and community resilience.

Barr. Farida Muhammad Oyiza delivering goodwill message

WG-HEN's Goodwill Message

Delivered by Barr. Farida Muhammad Oyiza, Program Manager

Women's Participation

Peace cannot be sustained without the active participation of women and girls in governance and decision-making processes.

Leadership Model

Kaduna State's progress in peacebuilding under Governor Uba Sani serves as a model of leadership grounded in fairness, justice, and inclusiveness.

Commitment to Unity

WG-HEN remains committed to amplifying voices, strengthening communities, and fostering unity in diversity across Nigeria.

Event Gallery

Capturing moments of unity, resilience, and inclusion

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Cultural Performance
Award Presentation
Stakeholder Engagement
Community Representatives
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Key Outcomes

Strategic Partnership

WG-HEN reinforced its reputation as a strategic partner in peacebuilding and community development initiatives.

Enhanced Visibility

Strengthened visibility of WG-HEN's advocacy for women and girls' inclusion in governance and peace processes.

Stakeholder Relationships

Enhanced relationships with government officials, religious bodies, and community leaders across Kaduna State.

Synergy Recognition

Recognition of the synergy between WG-HEN, GPFN, and Church and Society in advancing peace in Kaduna.

Moving Forward: Our Recommendations

Strengthen Partnerships

Continue strengthening multi-stakeholder partnerships for peace and social cohesion across Nigeria.

Increase Participation

Increase women's and youth participation in peace dialogues, policymaking, and governance processes.

Document Success Stories

Document and share success stories from Kaduna's peacebuilding experience as a replicable model for other states.

Integrate Education

Explore avenues to integrate peace education and women's empowerment into community and school-based programs.

Conclusion

WG-HEN's participation in the 2025 International Peace Day commemoration underscored the centrality of women and girls in peacebuilding, governance, and social cohesion.

The recognition of Governor Uba Sani as Peace Champion of Unity in Diversity reaffirms the impact of inclusive governance and dialogue in dousing tensions and restoring peace in Kaduna State.

The event further solidified WG-HEN's role as a strategic partner in advancing peace, justice, equity, and empowerment—not just in Kaduna, but across Nigeria.

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