The Conference was convened to acknowledge the critical role of the Judiciary in Nigeria’s democracy and to recognize the far-reaching impact of judicial pronouncements on the lives of citizens. The conference had 540 participants drawn from judiciary, civil society actors, lawyers, university students, Embassies and High Commissioners as well as other international development partners.
Category: Human Rights
2023 REPORTED RAPE CASES IN NIGERIA
Rape, a grave criminal offense, has become a focal point in national discussions, eliciting diverse
perspectives from social scientists and legal practitioners regarding its definition.
AMPLIFYING THE ROLE OF NGOS AND CIVIL SOCIETY: A CALL TO ACTION ON THE 2ND WORLD DAY FOR THE PREVENTION OF AND HEALING FROM CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, ABUSE, AND VIOLENCE
In a world that often averts its gaze from the shadows of its darkest and most heart-wrenching dilemma, the 2nd World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence emerges as a resolute beacon of hope, casting an unyielding light upon the hidden scars that plague countless children across the globe
PRESS RELEASE: TAP iNITIATIVE DEMANDS TRANSPARENT AND SECURE ELECTIONS IN KOGI, BAYELSA, AND IMO STATES
Tap Nitiative for Citizens Development, a civil society organization, call upon the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make an unwavering commitment to conduct elections that are free, fair, and transparent.
INVEST IN NIGERIAN GIRLS’ RIGHTS: OUR LEADERSHIP, OUR WELL-BEING
Nigerian girls are remarkable, demonstrating resilience, innovation, and leadership abilities that are nothing short of extraordinary. But to harness these qualities for the betterment of their communities and the nation, they need support and opportunities, along with the assurance that their rights will be upheld
PRESS RELEASE ON SUSPENSION OF TWITTER IN NIGERIA
The Civil Society Consortium on Civic Space received with consternation the news of the decision of the regime of Major-General Muhammadu Buhari to suspend Twitter in Nigeria. Over the years, Twitter has become one of the drivers of freedom of expression, speech and Assembly not just in Nigeria but all over the world. It is…
COVID-19 ABUJA FOOD DRIVE
Our organization in partnership with Nigerian Fallen Heroes and PLAY Network is carrying out humanitarian activities to cushion the effect of State lockdown in Abuja. We are also cognizant of the fact that, as the days go by, the humanitarian crisis will escalate. People who have been forced into State isolation will run out of…
CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE NATION & FG’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Today, we, the Civil Society Alliance Against COVID-19 (CSAA COVID-19) received with shock the news that a number of politicians have been recklessly ignoring measures for isolation of travellers returning from overseas. Most notably, the Chief of Staff to President Buhari, and the Governor of Bauchi State, have tested positive for Covid-19. We are also…
Statement on the Fundamental rights to freedom of expression, Freedom of the press and failure to reform the Criminal Justice system in Nigeria.
Position of coalition of civil society organizations read by Mbasekei Martin Obono, Executive Director, Tap Nitiative at the 65TH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS BANJUL, THE GAMBIA, OCTOBER 2019 Nigerians, human rights organisations and Human rights defenders in Nigeria are concerned by the continued stifling of the press, erosion…
REPORT: Colloquium on Shrinking Media and Civic Space in Nigeria On 7th November 2019
BACKGROUND Even though the attention of the world was on the role of the media in elections and democracy on this year’s World Press Freedom Day in May, the shadow of last year’s murderous attacks on free speech and journalists still loom large. Will this be the new normal? In July, The Economist, quoting a…