Promoting Justice, Peace, and Human Dignity
JDPC Benin is committed to promoting justice, peace, good governance, and sustainable development through advocacy, community engagement, and capacity building.
Who We Are
Justice Development and Peace Centre (JDPC) Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, is a Faith-Based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that falls under the legal instrument establishing the Catholic Mission. It is governed by the Conference of Catholic Archbishops of Nigeria (CBCN) and operates under the National Coordination of the Department of Church and Society.
The Centre was established in the Archdiocese in 1991 and commenced active operation in 2001 and is guided by the common values of the Catholic Faith. It was registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) 2010 Abuja with registration number (CAC/IT/NO 40003).






Justice & Human Rights
Promoting accountability, access to justice, and respect for human dignity.
Governance & Civic Education
Empowering citizens to participate meaningfully in democratic processes.
Community Development
Supporting grassroots initiatives that improve livelihoods and resilience.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Promotion of Justice, Development and Peace in the communities of our intervention, Capacity building and empowerment for indigents in the society. Uplifting Social Justice, democratic value, human rights culture and human dignity in the society, Promoting Christ Love and Togetherness in the communities, to Promote Catholic social teachings so as to contribute to the process of social transformation and reformation, Networking and collaborating with other local, national and international development agencies, to effectively address common social concerns. Promotion of Justice, development and Peace in the communities of our intervention, capacity building and empowerment for indigents in the society, uplifting Social Justice, democratic value, human rights culture and human dignity in the society. Promoting Christ Love and Togetherness in the communities, to Promote Catholic social teachings so as to contribute to the process of social transformation and reformation, Networking and collaborating with other local, national and international development agencies, to effectively address common social concerns.
Our Partners







Projects and updates

SPREADING THE LIGHT OF JUSTICE AND FAITH: CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING COMES ALIVE AT UNIBEN
In a powerful collaboration between

JDPC BENIN DISTRIBUTES FOOD ITEMS TO NIGERIA CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES IN EDO STATE
As part of the ongoing

REPORT OF SGBV SENSITIZATION HELD ON FRIDAY 4TH OF JULY 2025 AT FAVOUR SCHOOLS, BENIN CITY.
As part its sensitization programs

SENSITIZATION PROGRAM ON SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AT MUSTARD SEED PREPARATORY SCHOOLS
On July 2, 2025, the

Empowering Women: JDPC, CWSI Launch Collaborative Initiative to Combat Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria
Benin City, Nigeria – In

How The Edo Civil Society Situation Room Is Deepening Genuine Democratic Process
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