About Us
About CCPJD | Human Rights & Development NGO in Nigeria
The Civil Centre for Peace, Justice, and Development (CCPJD) is a non-governmental organization registered under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). Established in 2006 and officially registered in 2012. CCPJD was founded in response to the hardships faced by ethnic minorities and indigenous communities in the Niger Delta and Nigeria, particularly women and children who remain vulnerable, marginalized, and underdeveloped.
CCPJD is dedicated to advancing human rights, good governance, and environmental sustainability. This includes combating systemic injustices such as sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), violence against women and girls (VAWG), discrimination against sexual and gender minorities, inequality, child abuse, and the compounding impacts of environmental degradation and climate change on vulnerable populations. The organization actively promotes transparent institutions, democratic accountability, and the protection of marginalized groups, providing legal aid, advocacy, and humanitarian services in alignment with global human rights initiatives.
Our work supports and contributes to the efforts of UN Women, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Every Woman Global Treaty, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) the African Charter for Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), the International Commission on Peace and Food (ICPF),
the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Convention Against Violence Against Women, the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights (UNDHR), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
CCPJD renders legal Aid support to the justice systems by providing Access to Justice, rendering pro-bono services to victims/survivors of violence, minority and indigenous peoples rights abuse, human development, social-economic and societal growth. CCPJD supports activities against gender discrimination, gender inequality, child abuse, social exclusion and Human Rights.
CCPJD is United Nations 2015 Global Champion for Women and has represented Nigeria, West Africa at the 8th forum on minority issues at the United Nations Headquarters Geneva Switzalandin 2015 organized by the The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Please see UN Live United Nations Web TV – exercise of police powers …then cliq again UN Live United Nations Web TV – exercise of police powers … see list of speakers we are number 18 on the list of speakers Also see: UN Live United Nations Web TV – Addressing the root causes of …then cliq again UN Live United Nations Web TV – Addressing the root causes of …we are number 27 on the list of speakers. PlzCliq link.
Most recently CCPJD gained aHonours Award from the Institute of National Security and Intelligence Studies (FNSIS) in march 2017 since then CCPJD has intensified its efforts and advocacy for peace and justice.
We envision a society where justice is accessible, dignity is protected, women and children are safe, and every community has the opportunity to thrive
Rita Uwasan— Visioneer CCPJD
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to promote, protect, preserve, and fulfill the human rights, interests, health and well-being of all humans—with a dedicated focus on women, girls, marginalized populations, minorities, and indigenous peoples—through strategic legal action, criminal justice reform, and human rights advocacy. We are committed to humanitarian work, fostering sustainable peace, good governance, and environmental justice by empowering communities, delivering equitable justice, and driving transformative systemic change to resolve socio-economic and political challenges in our nation and the world at large
Our Vision
A just, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable society where every woman, every human and every child lives in dignity, enjoying their fundamental human rights and freedomssupported by transparent governancefree from discrimination, marginalization, and environmental injustice
Our Commitment
CCPJD remains committed to building partnerships and implementing practical solutions that contribute to a society where vulnerable people are protected, communities are empowered and human rights are respected
Organisations we've worked alongside.
Partners & collaborations
United States Embassy, Department of State Security
Rivers State Judiciary, Nigeria
MTN Nigeria
CEST Energy Nigeria Limited
Every Woman Global Treaty, Washington/Seattle, US
National Human Rights Commission, Nigeria
International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA)
Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
Hope for the Hopeless, Nigeria
Human Rights Defenders
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Environmental Rights International
Civil Liberties Organization
Peace Path Initiative & PIND
Women and Land International
CCPJD’s Core Values; HDJI-EPD
- Human Dignity & Equality We believe in the inherent dignity of every human being. We fiercely champion equality and champion the protection of fundamental rights for all individuals without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, linguistic background, gender, sexual orientation, or social status.
- Digital Rights: We are anchored on the rule of law. We advocate for robust criminal justice reform, institutional transparency, good governance, and digital accountability—championing internet governance, artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, and cybersecurity to protect human rights in the digital age, holding power accountable and ensuring access to justice for the most vulnerable.
- Justice & Accountability: We advocate for robust criminal justice reform, institutional transparency, and good governance, holding power accountable and ensuring access to justice for the most vulnerable.
- Integrity & Incorruptibility We operate with uncompromising ethical standards, honesty, and transparency in all our advocacy, legal aid, and institutional engagements, maintaining the highest level of public trust.
- Inclusion & Empowerment We intentionally center women, girls, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and marginalized communities—ensuring they are not just beneficiaries of aid, but active leaders and decision-makers in shaping society.
- Environmental & Climate Justice We recognize that human rights cannot be fully realized in a degraded environment. We are committed to sustainable communities, climate resilience, and safeguarding ecological systems for present and future generations.
- Peace, Solidarity & Collaboration We believe lasting peace is built through dialogue, reconciliation, and grassroots solidarity. We work hand-in-hand with national and international partners to foster security, social cohesion, and holistic development.
- Development: We are unflinchingly anchored on human-centered progress, driving sustainable socio-economic growth, grassroots economic empowerment, and robust community resilience. We design and execute equitable development frameworks that actively dismantle structural poverty, expand economic opportunities for marginalized populations, and foster self-reliant societies where vulnerable communities are equipped to thrive, innovate, and secure their own prosperous futures