United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) helps countries build and share solutions in four main areas: poverty reduction and achievement of the MDGs; democratic governance; crisis prevention and recovery; and environment and energy for sustainable development. It encourages the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.
Projects
Promoting the Safety of Journalists in Nigeria during the electoral period 2014-2015
In the context of electoral violence in Africa, the media have paid a great price, with journalists intimidated, harassed and sometimes killed. There have been cases of rival political groups attacking and vandalizing media houses owing to disputes over coverage.