Participate in the End It Movement
On February 7, 2018 join the End It Movement and shine a light on modern day slavery.
Intercommunity Development Social Organisation (IDS)
http://www.idsnig.blogspot.com/Mission
To promote the fundamental rights of vulnerable women, youth, children and other minority groups through peace building, socio-economic empowerment, health, education, democracy and gender equality in Nigeria
Vision
IDS envisions improving on the living standard of the vulnerable women, youth, children and communities through participatory initiatives and collective actions.
- Contact Information:
- Suite 18, First Floor, Block A, POWA International Plaza Nyanya by Police Check-Point (Keffi Road)
- Abuja,
- Nigeria
- Active In: Nigeria
- Forms of Abolition:
- Awareness
- Forms of Slavery:
- Sex Trafficking
- Tel: +234 (0) 803 685-4938
- Email: ids_ngo@yahoo.com
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