swediworldSolidarity with Benue
On 17 June 2025, in a moment of pain and uncertainty, SWEDIWorld extended its deepest sympathy and solidarity to the people of Benue State. The wave of violence and loss, the organisation said, “is not just a local tragedy; it is a national call to protect lives, restore dignity, and uphold justice.”
SWEDIWorld reaffirmed its commitment to amplify the voices of the vulnerable, especially the women and children who bear the heaviest burden in times like these, and called on leaders, communities and stakeholders to put peace and protection first. Its message was simple: may healing come swiftly, may justice prevail, may we unite for lasting peace.
International Day of Peace 2025
On the International Day of Peace, SWEDIWorld called for unity, dignity and harmony. Sustainable futures for all, it said, demand addressing the root causes of violence (land disputes, marginalisation and inequality) and replacing fear with opportunity and despair with shared prosperity. “Let Benue State, Nigeria, and every conflict-affected region shine as symbols of healing.”
SWEDIWorld’s humanitarian outreach to Yelewata survivors in Makurdi in January 2026 followed from this commitment.