During the November 2022 fieldwork, the team took the opportunity to engage with members of the press and provide publicity of the IDP's plight in line with the project objectives. Through the press engagement, communities had the opportunity to engage with advocacy discourse and to understand the triggers of conflict, how they intersect and the impact on the livelihoods of people.
Impact
Informed and educated different groups about the complicated plight of IDPs in Nigeria and contentious issue of conflicts and impact on communities
Empowered the audience to contribute to ongoing public debates
Inspired and generated interest of CSOs and community activist new ideas and methods of engaging with IDPs
Gained public support for research, developments, discoveries and ideas, and generate a network of local actors