NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS, PEACEBUILDING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
Guard Time Information is a human rights advocacy and community development organization committed to the promotion and protection of fundamental human rights, peaceful coexistence, social justice, conflict prevention, responsible citizenship, and sustainable human capital development across Nigeria.
The organization works to empower citizens and communities through Human Rights Advocacy, Human Rights Education, Non-Violence Awareness, Conflict Resolution and Management, Peacebuilding, Gender-Based Violence Prevention, Drug and Crime Prevention Awareness, Community Outreach, Public Enlightenment, Research, Publications, Reporting, and Human Capital Development Programmes.
Guard Time Information engages with relevant government institutions, security agencies, civil society organizations, educational institutions, student associations, community groups, and other stakeholders to promote respect for human dignity, access to justice, peaceful conflict resolution, and responsible community participation.
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OUR VISION
To become a leading and trusted human rights and community development organization in Africa, contributing to a society where human dignity, justice, equality, peace, security, responsible citizenship, and the rule of law are respected and protected.
OUR MISSION
To promote and defend human rights through advocacy, education, research, community engagement, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, public enlightenment, capacity development, and strategic partnerships, while providing lawful and responsible support to vulnerable and marginalized individuals and communities.
OUR CORE VALUES
1. Human Dignity
We believe every person deserves dignity, respect, fairness, and humane treatment.
2. Justice and Equality
We promote equal treatment, fairness, accountability, and access to lawful avenues for justice.
3. Integrity
We conduct our activities with honesty, professionalism, transparency, and responsibility.
4. Peace and Non-Violence
We encourage peaceful approaches to conflict prevention, management, and resolution.
5. Accountability
We remain committed to responsible conduct and accountability to the communities and stakeholders we serve.
6. Compassion
We stand with vulnerable persons and communities and seek appropriate, lawful avenues for assistance and redress.
7. Partnership
We believe sustainable impact is achieved through constructive collaboration with government institutions, security agencies, civil society, communities, educational institutions, development organizations, and other stakeholders.
OUR KEY OBJECTIVES
Guard Time Information’s major objectives include:
- To promote awareness and understanding of fundamental human rights and responsibilities.
- To educate citizens on lawful mechanisms for seeking redress and addressing human rights concerns.
- To advocate for the protection of vulnerable, marginalized, and disadvantaged persons.
- To promote peaceful conflict prevention, resolution, mediation, and community reconciliation.
- To conduct non-violence and peacebuilding awareness programmes.
- To support public awareness campaigns against drug abuse, crime, violence, and other harmful social practices.
- To promote awareness and prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
- To encourage the protection and empowerment of women, children, young people, and other vulnerable groups.
- To organize capacity-building and human capital development programmes.
- To undertake research, documentation, publications, reporting, and public enlightenment on matters affecting human rights and society.
- To strengthen constructive relationships between citizens, communities, institutions, and relevant authorities.
- To encourage responsible citizenship, civic participation, and respect for the rule of law.
- To develop strategic partnerships that advance human rights, peace, security, social justice, and community development.
- To support lawful referrals and engagement with appropriate institutions where citizens require assistance concerning alleged rights violations.
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AREAS OF OPERATION
Guard Time Information operates and develops programmes across relevant communities and institutions in Nigeria, with key areas including:
Human Rights Advocacy
Promotion, protection, education, awareness, documentation, and advocacy concerning fundamental human rights.
Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution
Conflict prevention, mediation support, peace education, reconciliation initiatives, and peaceful community engagement.
Gender-Based Violence Prevention
Awareness campaigns, advocacy, education, community sensitization, and appropriate referrals concerning Gender-Based Violence and the protection of vulnerable persons.
Drug & Crime Prevention Awareness
Public enlightenment and community-based awareness programmes addressing drug abuse, crime prevention, violence prevention, and responsible citizenship.
Youth & Student Development
Human rights education, leadership development, civic responsibility, peace education, and capacity-building initiatives for young people and students.
Community Development
Community outreach, public enlightenment, social empowerment, human capital development, and initiatives designed to strengthen community participation.
Research, Publications & Reporting
Research, documentation, publications, public information, reporting, and awareness materials relating to human rights and social development.
Institutional & Stakeholder Engagement
Constructive engagement with relevant government agencies, security institutions, educational bodies, civil society organizations, community leaders, development partners, and other stakeholders.
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INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION & PARTNERSHIPS
Guard Time Information recognizes the importance of strong institutional partnerships in achieving sustainable human rights and community-development objectives.
The organization maintains professional working relationships and engagements with relevant stakeholders, including government institutions, security agencies, civil society organizations, educational institutions, student associations, community-based organizations, and other national and international bodies.
Guard Time Information has also engaged with relevant structures and stakeholders associated with the National Human Rights Commission, particularly in areas relating to human rights concerns, investigations, advocacy, public enlightenment, and appropriate referrals.
The organization further engages with relevant stakeholders concerning Gender-Based Violence, women’s rights, protection of vulnerable persons, peacebuilding, and community awareness.
Guard Time Information also maintains working relationships with relevant offices and appropriate units of the Nigeria Police Force, including Public Relations structures at various levels, particularly on matters involving public enlightenment, human rights awareness, community engagement, information dissemination, and peaceful relations between citizens and institutions.
All engagements are undertaken within the applicable laws, mandates, procedures, and responsibilities of the respective institutions.
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ADVOCACY, PUBLICITY & INFORMATION ACTIVITIES
Guard Time Information is involved in:
* Human rights awareness campaigns;
* Public enlightenment programmes;
* Community sensitization;
* Research and documentation;
* Publications and advocacy materials;
* Media and publicity activities;
* Reporting and information dissemination;
* Peace and conflict-prevention campaigns;
* Drug and crime prevention awareness;
* Gender-Based Violence awareness;
* Youth and student engagement;
* Community outreach programmes; and
* Lawful information-sharing and referrals with appropriate institutions.
The organization seeks to ensure that information provided through its activities is handled responsibly, professionally, and in accordance with applicable laws and ethical standards.
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OUR ACHIEVEMENTS & IMPACT
Guard Time Information has contributed to human rights awareness and community advocacy through its programmes, campaigns, stakeholder engagements, and support for citizens facing various social and human rights challenges.
Among its areas of impact are:
* Supporting vulnerable citizens: Providing advocacy, guidance, awareness, and appropriate referrals to individuals who report human rights concerns.
* Human rights education: Conducting awareness and educational activities to improve citizens’ understanding of their rights and responsibilities.
* Peacebuilding: Promoting non-violence, peaceful dialogue, conflict prevention, and community reconciliation.
* Community sensitization: Organizing awareness programmes on social issues affecting communities.
* Youth engagement: Supporting educational and awareness initiatives involving students and young people.
* GBV awareness: Promoting public education and awareness concerning Gender-Based Violence and the protection of vulnerable persons.
* Drug and crime prevention: Supporting awareness campaigns aimed at discouraging drug abuse, crime, violence, and other harmful activities.
* Stakeholder collaboration: Building working relationships with relevant institutions, agencies, organizations, and community stakeholders.
* Publications and reporting: Contributing to public awareness through research, documentation, reporting, publications, and information dissemination.
Through these activities, Guard Time Information continues to pursue its commitment to human dignity, justice, peace, responsible citizenship, and community development.
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OUR APPROACH
Our approach is based on five major principles:
EDUCATE → ADVOCATE → ENGAGE → EMPOWER → IMPACT
We educate citizens about their rights and responsibilities, advocate for lawful and peaceful redress of concerns, engage relevant stakeholders, empower communities through knowledge and capacity development, and pursue measurable social impact.
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WHY PARTNER WITH GUARD TIME INFORMATION?
Guard Time Information offers a platform for organizations and institutions seeking to contribute to human rights protection, peacebuilding, community development, youth empowerment, public enlightenment, and social responsibility.
Potential areas of partnership include:
* Joint human rights awareness programmes;
* Peacebuilding and conflict-resolution initiatives;
* Gender-Based Violence prevention campaigns;
* Drug and crime prevention programmes;
* Youth and student development;
* Community outreach;
* Research and documentation;
* Public enlightenment and media campaigns;
* Human capital development;
* Capacity-building programmes;
* Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives;
* Community empowerment projects; and
* Strategic institutional collaboration.
We welcome partnerships with government institutions, development organizations, international organizations, civil society organizations, educational institutions, private-sector organizations, foundations, community organizations, media organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
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PARTNERSHIP & SUPPORT
Guard Time Information is open to strategic partnerships, technical support, programme collaboration, capacity-building opportunities, sponsorships, grants, institutional support, and other lawful forms of collaboration that advance our shared objectives.
We believe that meaningful social change is achieved when institutions and communities work together with a shared commitment to justice, peace, dignity, development, and the protection of human rights.
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OUR COMMITMENT
Guard Time Information remains committed to serving as a responsible platform for human rights advocacy, public enlightenment, peacebuilding, conflict prevention, community development, and human capital development.
We will continue to encourage lawful, peaceful, constructive, and evidence-based approaches to addressing social challenges while working with appropriate institutions and stakeholders to promote a safer, more just, peaceful, and rights-conscious society.
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CONTACT & PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION
GUARD TIME INFORMATION
National Human Rights, Peacebuilding & Community Development Organization
Head Office:
Contact: FCT Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ,
Plot 4 Ekukinam Street, Utako, FCT,
Abuja.
Telephone Numbers:09026589243, 09056452343.
Emails: gtihumanrightsactivists@gmail.com, gtiabujaonline@gmail.com.
Facebook Page:
Guard Time Information News/TV Abuja FCT.
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