Position Summary The Inclusivity Project (TIP) and the Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD) are seeking a passionate and motivated Social Development Intern to support the NGO Committee for Social Development (NGO CSocD). This internship offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with civil society advocacy at the United Nations. As…
This is the third in a three-part interview series with Ephraim Ogwu. Read part one and part two here. Ephraim Ogwu’s journey as an advocate for Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) in Africa has been deeply informed by the lessons learned from other African communities facing similar struggles. “Intersectionality in advocacy is crucial,”…
In the first part, we talked about Ephraim Ogwu’s earliest experiences, how social segregation continues even today, and the lessons he learnt during his journey as a CDWD activist. In the second of the three-part series, he talks about learning from other African communities, the intersectionality in advocacy and the lack of international attention In…
This is the first in a three-part series of articles highlighting the struggles of the Osus of Nigeria based on a detailed interview with Ephraim Ogwu, a CDWD activist who has tirelessly fought for the rights of Osu across Africa. In the first part, Ogwu talks about his earliest experiences, how social segregation continues even…
In an important update in the fight for rights for Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent, the Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD) and The Gambana International made a joint submission, highlighting the pressing issue of caste and descent-based discrimination in The Gambia. Presented for the 48th Session of the Universal…
