Idia Renaissance is a non governmental civil society organization based in Edo State, Nigeria. The organization organize activities around human trafficking, including reception of victims of human trafficking.[1] Idia Renaissance was founded by Mrs. Eki Igbinedion, wife of Chief Lucky Igbinedion, a former governor of Edo State.[2] In 2021, Idia Renaissance partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to create awareness on human trafficking and sexual exploitation of women girls.[3][4][5]
| Formation | 1999 |
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| Founders | Mrs. Ekimwona (Eki) Igbinedion |
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | Combat and prevent human trafficking |
| Headquarters | Benin City, Nigeria |
| Location |
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| Website | Official website |
History
Idia Renaissance was founded on July 1, 1999 in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, Nigeria, as a counter-measure to address the trafficking of persons for sexual exploitation.[4]
Partnership
The organization partner with the following organizations/institution to achieve its objectives:
- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)[6]
- National Agency For The Prohibition Of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP)
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)[6]
- Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)
- United Nations Office on Crime and Drugs (UNOCD)[7]