Avocats Sans Frontières France - Nigeria

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condemns the last minute cancellation of the by the government. We stand in solidarity with and the Community.
05/05/2026

condemns the last minute cancellation of the by the government. We stand in solidarity with and the Community.

condemns the extra judicial killing of Mene Ogidi in Delta State. Demands for justice and calls on the Nigerian governm...
30/04/2026

condemns the extra judicial killing of Mene Ogidi in Delta State. Demands for justice and calls on the Nigerian government to uphold human Rights

A data breach is not just a technical failure, I t’s a violation of trust and fundamental rights.Following the recent br...
23/04/2026

A data breach is not just a technical failure, I t’s a violation of trust and fundamental rights.

Following the recent breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Avocats Sans Frontières France calls for urgent accountability, transparency, and stronger data protection measures to safeguard Nigerians’ personal information.

The right to privacy must be protected. Institutions must do better.

📢 Join the conversation on rights-centred reporting in Nigeria’s digital space!We’re excited to share that our Country D...
20/04/2026

📢 Join the conversation on rights-centred reporting in Nigeria’s digital space!

We’re excited to share that our Country Director, Angela Uwandu Uzoma‑Iwuchukwu, will be speaking at an upcoming webinar on Advancing Rights-Centred Reporting on Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act.

Organized by Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria in collaboration with SERAP and Access Now, this session will bring together experts to explore how journalists can report responsibly while safeguarding human rights in the digital age.

🗓 Date: April 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 1PM (WAT)
🔗 Join via Zoom: https://bit.ly/4er3OqO

This is a critical conversation for journalists, media practitioners, and digital rights advocates navigating Nigeria’s evolving cyber laws.



Angela Uwandu

06/03/2026

Avocats Sans Frontières France, represented by Angela Uwandu Uzoma-Iwuchwu, Country Director, ASF France Nigeria, participated in the Public Hearing convened by the House Committee on Human Rights at the National Assembly on:

▪️ The Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill, 2024 (HB 1867)
▪️ The National Human Rights Commission (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2025 (HB 2378)

We welcome both Bills as significant milestones in strengthening Nigeria’s human rights framework.

In our memorandum, we emphasized the need to:

🔷 Align the definition of Human Rights Defenders with international standards

🔷 Ensure the Bill protects defenders from digital surveillance and misuse of restrictive legislation such as the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024

🔷 Provide gender-responsive protections for Women Human Rights Defenders

🔷 Guarantee the independence and financial autonomy of the National Human Rights Commission

🔷 Expand the Commission’s mandate to explicitly cover digital rights and oversight of surveillance technologies

Nigeria stands at a critical moment for civic space protection. Strong institutions and clear enforcement powers are essential to ensure that human rights protections are effective in practice.

We commend the Committee for hosting this public hearing and reiterate our call for the expeditious passage of strengthened versions of both Bills.

Angela Uwandu | Avocats Sans Frontières France - ASF France

It was a great honour to have H.E. Gautier Mignot, EU Ambassador, join us in person at the National Conference on Digita...
17/02/2026

It was a great honour to have H.E. Gautier Mignot, EU Ambassador, join us in person at the National Conference on Digital Rights 2026 and deliver the closing remarks.

His address highlighted the importance of protecting fundamental freedoms in an evolving digital landscape and reaffirmed the value of collaboration between governments, civil society, and international partners in strengthening digital rights.

We are grateful for his presence and continued commitment to supporting rights-based digital governance.

European Union in Nigeria | Angela Uwandu | Edugie Temitope Amihere | Juliana Iheke | Avocats Sans Frontières France - ASF France

16/02/2026

📸 Highlights from the National Conference on Digital Rights 2026

Insightful conversations. Powerful voices. Collective action.
Grateful to everyone who joined us, both in person and online to push the digital rights conversation forward.

European Union in Nigeria | Angela Uwandu | Edugie Temitope Amihere | Juliana Iheke | Avocats Sans Frontières France - ASF France

Launch Alert 🚀 At the National Conference on Digital Rights, we officially unveiled:“The State of Digital Rights in Nige...
12/02/2026

Launch Alert 🚀

At the National Conference on Digital Rights, we officially unveiled:

“The State of Digital Rights in Nigeria: Balancing Innovation, Security, and Freedom.”

This report takes a deep dive into:
🔐 Digital surveillance & press freedom
📱 Access & digital inclusion
🧾 Data protection & accountability
⚖️ Remedies, due process & cybersecurity

With strong legal analysis and practical recommendations, it asks one powerful question:

Is Nigeria’s digital future protecting our rights or shrinking our civic space?

Digital rights are human rights! And the time to protect them is now.

European Union in Nigeria | Angela Uwandu | Edugie Temitope Amihere | Juliana Iheke | Avocats Sans Frontières France - ASF France

11/02/2026

The future of Nigeria’s digital space was on the table.

At the National Conference on Digital Rights 2026, policymakers, technologists, journalists, activists, and citizens came together to demand one thing:

Innovation without compromising human rights.

The conversation has started. The work continues.

European Union in Nigeria | Angela Uwandu | Juliana Iheke | Edugie Temitope Amihere | Avocats Sans Frontières France - ASF France

During the National Conference on Digital Rights, we officially launched the eRights Report titled“The State of Digital ...
10/02/2026

During the National Conference on Digital Rights, we officially launched the eRights Report titled
“The State of Digital Rights in Nigeria: Balancing Innovation, Security, and Freedom.”

The report examines Nigeria’s evolving digital landscape, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities at the intersection of innovation, national security, and fundamental freedoms. It also offers evidence-based insights to support rights-respecting digital policies and practices.

This launch marks an important step toward strengthening accountability and protecting digital rights in Nigeria.

European Union in Nigeria | Angela Uwandu | Edugie Temitope Amihere | Juliana Iheke | Avocats Sans Frontières France - ASF France

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