Building safer and more inclusive education systems: PLANE's approach to safeguarding and GESI in Northern Nigeria

This resource sets out how PLANE embedded safeguarding and gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into government education systems in Northern Nigeria. It highlights a practical, scalable model that links policy reform, school-level tools, capacity building, accountability and community engagement to make education safer and more inclusive. The brief shares key results, including increased uptake of safeguarding guidelines, action plans and designated safeguarding leads across 2,562 schools, and shows why this approach matters for donors and partners interested in sustainable systems change.