The Vision of CODDHD
The specific missions of CODDHD:
The CODDHD follows with great interest the evolution of human rights through concrete actions including, among others:
Abdoul Razak, son of Oumarou Magagi (retired Justice of the Peace) and Zeinabou Harouna (housewife), born February 20, 1979 in Niamey.
After graduating from the National School of Administration (ENA) of Niamey (customs and financial management), he continued his professional studies at the Institut Pratique Maïguizo where he obtained his Certificate of Superior Technician in transit-customs.
Today, Inspector of Miscellaneous Contributions for his State, he holds the post of Head of the Private Sector Promotion Service at the Regional Directorate of Commerce of Niamey.
In addition to his professional activities, he is an activist as a human rights defender in Nigerien civil society where he holds important positions of responsibility, including:
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of the association for the fight against juvenile delinquency and child exploitation. "Co-Gna the Mother of the Child";
- Coordinator of the Network for Democracy and Human Rights RDDH;
- Secretary of the Organization of the Nigerien Network of Human Rights Defenders (RNDDH);
- Permanent Secretary of the Collective of Organizations for the Defense of Human Rights and Democracy CODDHD
- Virtual member of the International Federation for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities FIDPH;
- International member of Amnesty International;
- Member of the Board of Directors of the National Agency for Legal and Judicial Assistance (ANAJJ) for eight (08) years
Mrs. Hurera Atta is the Assistant Executive Director and Head of Education at Neem Foundation. A devoted advocate of human rights, civil liberties, and education – especially for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds – Mrs. Atta has built a legal and corporate career spanning over 25 years. As a lawyer, she handled high-profile and controversial human rights cases, representing young at-risk women. In her capacity as General Manager at Allan Woods Limited, she oversaw and spearheaded the development of the educational institution to bridge the gap in the area of professional development for Nigerian professionals.
Mrs. Hurera Atta is the Assistant Executive Director and Head of Education at Neem Foundation. A devoted advocate of human rights, civil liberties, and education – especially for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds – Mrs. Atta has built a legal and corporate career spanning over 25 years. As a lawyer, she handled high-profile and controversial human rights cases, representing young at-risk women. In her capacity as General Manager at Allan Woods Limited, she oversaw and spearheaded the development of the educational institution to bridge the gap in the area of professional development for Nigerian professionals.
Dr. Abiye M. Iruayenema is an expert sociocognitive research psychologist and strategic communications specialist. He is currently heads a mobile counselling and preventing violent extremism (PVE) initiative, which offers counselling in hard-to-reach traumatized communities in Maiduguri, Borno State. As an experienced academic and researcher, Dr. Iruayenama created vulnerability and needs assessments tools used for a UNICEF funded rehabilitation and reintegration programme for 1,500 Children Associated with Armed Groups. He has delivered several trainings revolving around self-care for humanitarian aid workers, social and emotional learning, as well as addressing psychological trauma in conflict zones.