Philip Obaji Jr. is a journalist and human rights educator based in Nigeria. His work on jihadist groups, terrorism, counterinsurgency and human trafficking has appeared in numerous publications including The Daily Beast, The Hill, IRIN News and The Guardian. https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/contributor/philip-obai-jr/rss en Entrepreneurship Solutions Thu, 05 Jul 2018 14:50:00 +0000 Philip Obaji Jr. https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/articles/2018/07/05/the-nigerian-schoolgirls-helping-trafficked-women-rebuild-their-lives https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/articles/2018/07/05/the-nigerian-schoolgirls-helping-trafficked-women-rebuild-their-lives When a group of schoolgirls from northeast Nigeria met trafficked women who were struggling to survive after returning home, they knew they had to do something. Now they raise funds to help those women launch their own businesses and rebuild their lives. Crises & Conflicts Refugee Voices Solutions Wed, 30 May 2018 12:50:00 +0000 Philip Obaji Jr. https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2018/05/30/how-journalism-can-help-beat-human-traffickers-in-nigeria https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2018/05/30/how-journalism-can-help-beat-human-traffickers-in-nigeria Nigerian journalist and campaigner Philip Obaji Jr. describes what working with children displaced by Boko Haram has taught him both about the power of storytelling and the importance of education – and access to clean water – to protect children at risk of trafficking.