Women-led peace and security across Nigeria

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Nationwide · Women-led · Community-rooted

Women leading the path to peace and security.

A peaceful, secure and resilient Nigeria—where women are empowered, represented and recognized as strategic leaders.

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Registered in Nigeria

Based in Kaduna

CAC details pending confirmation

Our mission

Leadership that changes how peace is built.

We empower women to become active leaders and strategic partners in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, security governance, community resilience and sustainable development.

We do this through leadership, collaboration, advocacy, knowledge exchange and practical action—grounded in the realities of Northern Nigerian communities.

Meet WOPSI

Seven connected priorities

What we do

Our programmes connect community knowledge, institutional partnership and women’s leadership to strengthen peace and resilience.

01

Women’s Leadership & Participation

Strengthening women’s meaningful participation in peace, security and governance.

02

Peacebuilding & Conflict Prevention

Supporting women-led dialogue, mediation, reconciliation and conflict prevention.

03

Early Warning & Community Intelligence

Using trusted grassroots networks to identify risks and strengthen preventive responses.

04

Economic Empowerment & Resilience

Advancing livelihoods and financial inclusion to reduce vulnerability and build resilience.

05

Youth & Emerging Women Leaders

Nurturing the next generation through mentorship, networks and meaningful engagement.

06

Partnerships & Policy Engagement

Connecting women-led initiatives with institutions to advance practical solutions.

07

Technology & Innovation

Exploring responsible digital tools for security, communication and participation.

Impact with integrity

Evidence first. No invented numbers.

WOPSI is preparing a verified baseline for public reporting. Until figures are validated, we show their status plainly.

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Women reached

Awaiting verified data

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Communities engaged

Awaiting verified data

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Women mediators active

Awaiting verified data

2026

Reporting baseline

Framework in preparation

The values that guide us

LeadershipInclusionIntegrityCollaborationPeaceResilienceInnovationCommunity

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Turn shared commitment into practical action.

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