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IT’S A WRAP!!! 🎉 We are proud to stand with the Action Group on Free Civic Space (@ActionGroupFCS) and our global partner, The Fund for Global Human Rights (@FundHumanRights), in amplifying stories of resilience and strengthening efforts to safeguard civic space in Nigeria🇳🇬 #Civicspace #Documentary #Resilience

Last month, we were honoured to host over 40 representatives from civil society organisations, civic actors, activists, and journalists for the 2026 @ActionGroupFCS Retreat at @GSIWorkspaces It was a great time spent. Thank you for using @GSIWorkspaces

Happy to announce that the 3rd Africa High-Level Civil Society Conference on AML/CFT (#3AFRICACFT] will hold in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria on July 14-17, 2026, with the theme: "Implementing FATF Recommendation 8 Correctly: Practices, Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Reform."   Join AML/CFT stakeholders from across the world to discuss ways of building locally-rooted solutions for curbing financial crimes in the African continent while ensuring that measures enforced to combat money laundering and terrorism financing do not disrupt civil society or harm local communities. Read more spacesforchange.org/3rd-high-level…

AyhhggggypVDM: Barrister Shares Question Blord Would Have Asked His Lawyer that Might Have Saved Him Troubles phoenix-browser.com/C9BAduNcUnz

On March 10, @Spaces4Change joined the Economic and Financial Crimes Commmision (EFCC) and the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) at the flag-off ceremony for the review of Nigeria's terrorism financing risk assessment of the nonprofit sector.

Last week, @Spaces4Change convened 30+ stakeholders across govt, telecoms, law, academia, civil society and media to examine how human rights can be protected alongside business and security objectives in Nigeria. 1/2

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨 @Spaces4Change unveils the 2nd ed. of the Trends Mapping Report 📃801 incidents across 16 West African countries (2022–2024) 📈26% rise from the first edition. 🔑Repression is now regional, systematic, and state-driven. Download 👉 shorturl.at/ytuzH

At the media and press briefing held last week at our Secretariat, SPACES FOR CHANGE, the Action Group on Free Civic Space (AGFCS) officially welcomed back Comrade Emmanuel Acha after over 250 days in detention.

HAPPENING NOW: @Spaces4Change and @wacsi under the @csrhubWA are convening the high level 2025 Civic Society Week West Africa (#CSWWA25) in Accra, Ghana. Together with over 100 participants in attendance, the event speaks to redefining CSOs' resilience in WA. 1/

'How do we redesign the table so no one is left behind?' These were the driving questions as 60 host-community leaders from across the Niger Delta met in Uyo to explore the gender inclusive framework under the @FordFoundation-supported CGE project. 1/2

Drawing lessons from Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta, @Spaces4Change’s @VictoriaOhaeri argues that true decarbonisation must centre justice, so green solutions don’t deepen human rights abuses or environmental harm. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/xgI8U #JustTransition

📢 Calling on all Nigerian Civic actors! 📢 Join us in Accra, Ghana, for the 3rd edition of the Civil Society Week West Africa as we unpack the theme: “Redefining Civil Society and the Future of Democratic Resilience in West Africa.” Let us build a more resilient civic future!

Last week, @Spaces4Change secured the release of unlawfully detained protesters arrested after the demolition of shops at Toronto Uratta Market, Imo State. Following S4C’s advocacy, the court struck out the defective charges and ordered their immediate release. ⚖ #ProBono

ONGOING!!! CCECPeace, in partnership with the AGFCS, with support from FGHR, has convened members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, security agencies, and CSOs to deliberate on the role of the legislature in upholding civil liberties in the wave of securitization

Join us in Accra, Ghana, for the 3rd edition of the Civil Society Week West Africa (#CSWWA25) as we unpack “Redefining Civil Society and the Future of Democratic Resilience in West Africa.” Join @Spaces4Change and @wacsi as we build a more resilient civic future in West Africa!

Our November newsletter features stories on Nigeria’s FATF grey list exit, Africa AML/CFT Conference & Security First report launch in Botswana, FATF Rec 8 workshop, condemnation of Oworonshoki demolitions, and EiE Conference in Accra. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/35rjQ

ACAMS Regional Manager delivers a goodwill message at the 2-day High-Level Workshop on the Effective Implementation of FATF Rec 8 organised by @Spaces4Change and @Compliance_Inst attended by senior executives of financial institutions, law enforcement agencies & FI regulators

Housing rights are human rights! Stop the unlawful demolitions! #housing #housingjustice #housing #unlawfuldemolitions #demolition Oworonshoki

45 Chief Compliance Officers, Regional & AML Compliance Managers of 40 Nigerian commercial banks, microfinance banks, fintechs & other financial institutions are participating in the 2-day High-Level workshop on FATF Rec 8 organised by @Spaces4Change & @Compliance_inst

Thank you, Africa!