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We are building a resilient movement of African lawyers - connected by courage & trained for justice.

14/07/2026

A seat at the table can be meaningful. But representation alone is not liberation.

Visibility is often seen as progress. But what happens when being visible also increases the risk of discrimination, exclusion, or attack?

For key populations and marginalised communities, visibility is complicated. Being seen can open doors. But in places where the law criminalises your existence, being seen can also mean being targeted.

In this clip from JBF's last webinar, "The Politics of Protection: Democracy, Law & Key Populations," our Executive Director reflects on the difficult balance between visibility, participation, and protection, challenging us to think beyond symbolic inclusion and consider what meaningful participation truly requires.

True inclusion requires more than representation. It requires safety, dignity, and institutions that protect everyone's rights.

Listen to this excerpt from the conversation, and click the link in our bio to learn more about our work.

11/07/2026

Everyone deserves a fair chance to be heard.

Whether you're facing a legal dispute, criminal charge, or administrative decision, you have the right to a fair process.

In the final episode of our series, we break down what a fair hearing means and why understanding your rights can make all the difference.

Rights matter when people know them. Share this post to help someone protect theirs.

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09/07/2026

Everyone deserves healthcare that is safe, respectful, and free from discrimination.

UNAIDS emphasises that “When individuals know their rights, they are empowered to hold service providers accountable”

No one should be denied care, treated unfairly, or made to feel unwelcome because of who they are.

In Episode 3 of our series, we look at the right to health and what you can do if you experience discrimination while seeking care.

Health is a right and respect for this should never be conditional.

02/07/2026

‎We are pleased to announce that Barr. Chizelu will be facilitating the module; "Understanding Criminalisation: The Law as a Tool of Oppression" as part of the Bridge to Justice: Movement Lawyering Training Programme.
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‎With extensive experience in strategic litigation, legal aid, and advocacy, Barr. Chizelu's work examines how laws, state institutions, and systems of power shape human rights outcomes. He has been at the forefront of promoting access to justice, accountability, and protection for communities disproportionately affected by criminalisation, discrimination, and state violence.
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‎This session will examine the concept of criminalisation, explore how laws are used to regulate, exclude, and suppress communities, and equip participants with practical legal approaches for responding to restrictive legal and political environments.

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26/06/2026

Today, on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Justice Bridge Foundation stands with every person who has experienced torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.

For key populations and marginalised communities across West and Central Africa, the threat of torture and cruel, degrading treatment is inseparable from the reality of criminalisation. It happens in detention. In custody. In the spaces where the law becomes a weapon rather than a shield.

Movement lawyering is one of the ways we fight back. Through strategic litigation and legal education, we are working to hold systems accountable, and to build a legal landscape where no one is subjected to torture for who they are.

Today we stand with survivors. We stand with communities. And we recommit to the work of justice. The prohibition against torture is not negotiable.

Learn more about JBF's work via the link in our bio.

25/06/2026

‎We are delighted to announce that Dr. Seun Solomon Bakare will lead the module “Movement Lawyering in the Age of Backlash” as part of the Bridge to Justice: Movement Lawyering Training Programme.
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‎This module will examine the theory and practice of movement lawyering, exploring the role of lawyers in supporting social justice movements, advancing rights-based change, and responding effectively to increasingly restrictive legal, political, and social environments. Participants will engage with practical tools, case studies, and strategies for building legal interventions that are grounded in community leadership and broader movement goals.
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‎As the Bridge to Justice: Movement Lawyering Training Programme begins, we are excited to learn from some of the region’s most experienced practitioners, advocates, and movement lawyers. We look forward to a dynamic and engaging learning journey that will strengthen the capacity of lawyers across the region to use the law as a tool for justice, accountability, and social transformation.
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23/06/2026

We’re excited to announce that the Bridge to Justice: Movement Lawyering Training Programme begins this week on 26th June!
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‎As backlash against key populations and marginalised communities continues to grow across many contexts, there is an urgent need for lawyers who can work alongside communities to defend rights, challenge injustice, and expand access to justice.
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‎The Bridge to Justice: Movement Lawyering Training will bring together lawyers from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon to strengthen skills in community-centred advocacy, strategic litigation, legal empowerment, and movement lawyering.
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‎Over the coming months, participants will learn, collaborate, and build a network of lawyers committed to advancing justice where it is needed most.
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‎The journey starts now.
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20/06/2026

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‎What happens when lawyers, advocates, and human rights defenders from four African countries come together to discuss justice?
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‎Earlier this year, movement lawyers, advocates, and human rights defenders from across West Africa convened in Lagos under the Bridge to Justice Project. But what unfolded went far beyond a technical exercise.

Conversations from across the region revealed that protecting key populations and marginalised communities means intervening long before a harmful law ever reaches parliament. The real work of justice begins well before the courtroom. Ghana's recent passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill is a lesson for the whole region.
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‎Read the full blog through the link in our bio.

18/06/2026

‎When communities are erased from public discourse, policy conversations, and decision-making spaces, the issues that affect them often become invisible too.
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‎This reflection by the Co-Executive Director of Crème de la Crème House of Fame Foundation reminds us that protecting human dignity begins with acknowledging the existence, experiences, and rights of all people.
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‎A just society is not measured by how well it serves the majority alone, but by whether its institutions are accessible, responsive, and accountable to everyone, including those who are often overlooked or marginalised.
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‎What does meaningful inclusion look like to you?
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16/06/2026

Your phone contains your conversations, photos, contacts, and personal information.

But do you know your rights if someone demands access to it?

In Episode 2 of our series, we explore privacy, unlawful searches, and simple steps you can take to protect yourself when your personal information is at risk.

Rights matter when people know them. Share this post to help someone protect their rights.

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