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The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) is a social enterprise that works internationally to enhance access to justice through innovation.

Our mission is to help 150 million people prevent or resolve their most pressing justice problems by 2030.

19/08/2026

It’s time to shift the paradigm! . Join us at our session at the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference! We will explore scalable, user-friendly legal pathways drawing from real reform milestones across Nigeria, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, and Kenya.🇳🇬🇪🇹🇸🇱...

10/08/2026

Ogun takes the wheel!

The real success of an intervention is not that it can run while its creators are present. It is that the people and institutions it was designed to support can own it, strengthen it and take it further.

For years, HiiL worked alongside justice actors and other stakeholders in Ogun State to develop an approach that brings justice closer to communities and responds to the realities people face.

Ibi Isadi started as a pilot, but it has grown into something much bigger—helping improve access to justice, particularly for people dealing with domestic violence and family-related issues.

Now, that work has been placed firmly in local hands.

But handing something over is only the beginning.

As Hon. Justice O. Ogunfowora of the Ogun State High Court stated during the ceremony, “Today therefore is not an ending. It is a graduation. It is a transfer of responsibility.”

So, this is not goodbye to Ibi Isadi.

It is Ogun State’s turn to take the wheel.

We are grateful to our donor, the DutchMinistryofForeignAffairs, for providing the funding that made this work possible.

Read more: The Sun, Radio Nigeria

30/07/2026

🎉 HiiL Hands over Community Justice Centre (CJC) to Local Leadership in Owerri, Imo State

We officially handed over the CJC in Imo State to local leadership! The handover brought together representatives of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Correctional Service, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the Judiciary, the Imo State Ministry of Justice, civil society organizations, legal practitioners, traditional rulers, religious leaders, farmers' associations, women's groups, youth groups, representatives of persons with disabilities (PWDs), and other community stakeholders.

Impact of the CJC:

⚖️ Over 185 justice-related cases handled
🤝 110 disputes peacefully resolved through mediation and counselling
👥 Traditional rulers, youth leaders, women leaders, and religious leaders empowered to lead peaceful dispute resolution within their communities.

Community members shared compelling testimonies of how the CJC helped them resolve family, land, and community disputes peacefully, avoiding lengthy and costly court processes.

One community leader captured the significance of the initiative perfectly, saying “This initiative has brought a soft landing to the people of Imo State. Beyond the legal process, it embraces Alternative Dispute Resolution, giving people who cannot afford to go to court a real opportunity to access justice." "For HiiL, it is an innovation. For us, it is a revolution because justice has been brought to the people's doorstep."

A huge thank you to our partners, community leaders, justice actors, and everyone who contributed to making this pilot a success.

11/05/2026

A new era begins in Imo State

A future where no one is priced out of their rights and where the path to justice is clear, affordable, and local is what many Nigerians seek. Unfortunately, the formal justice system has become a wall rather than a bridge due to high costs and procedural complexity. Our Community Justice Centre (CJC) in Imo State was founded to tear down those walls, ensuring that justice is not a luxury item, but a reachable reality for everyone.

To make this vision a permanent reality, last week, our Steering Committee held a meeting with the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Garba Bosso, to sync our efforts with the Nigeria Police Force. This partnership aims to breathe new life into inactive Gender Units and establish a referral system where non-criminal matters are shifted from the police stations to skilled CJC mediators. The Commissioner enthusiastically embraced our proposal for joint capacity-building and improved response protocols, signaling a new era in Imo State where the police and the community work as one to ensure justice is not just served, but is felt by every citizen.
Learn more: https://leadership.ng/imo-centre-police-to-accelerate-justice-delivery/

27/04/2026

What happens when you stop designing justice for systems and start designing it for people?

When we first launched the Justice Innovation Lab (JIL) in Imo and Ogun States, we leaned into a radical theory: the most effective legal solutions don't always start in a courtroom, they emerge from the community.

By prioritizing people over processes, we saw firsthand how meaningful change happens when justice reflects everyday realities. This human-centered approach bridged the gap between complex legal hurdles and the average citizen, proving that when you design for trust, justice actually scales.

📍 Now, JIL is heading north.

We are officially implementing our model in Kaduna State. This April, our team conducted a deep-dive scoping session to listen, learn, and understand the local landscape. The findings were clear: in sensitive cases like domestic violence or financial disputes, trust is everything. We discovered that people are far more likely to turn to familiar, informal systems than formal legal channels.

🤝 Co-Creating the Future

Rather than replicating what worked elsewhere, we’re co-creating something that fits Kaduna’s unique context. At the heart of this is the plan to establish Community Justice Centres, innovative spaces designed to link formal legal structures with the trusted, informal systems people already rely on.

Justice isn't a "one size fits all" garment. It is a local service that requires local expertise. We are thrilled to partner with the people of Kaduna to co-design a system that truly works for everyone.

10/04/2026

📢 Justice Matters 2026 | Side Events Now Open for Registration

All side events for hashtag are now available online and open for sign-up. From high-level dialogues and expert panels to interactive sessions, this year’s programme brings together partners and practitioners from across the justice sector to exchange insights, share experiences, and drive forward people-centred justice.

Explore the full programme and register for the sessions you’d like to attend: https://lnkd.in/eGGinXB8

07/04/2026

Imagine a community where a dispute over a boundary or a grazing path doesn't lead to fear, but to a conversation. In the "Aftercare Phase" of conflict resolution, we see the power of this shift: when farmers and herders sit together under the shade of the same trees to talk and cooperate, everyone benefits. 🤝

The Guidelines for the Prevention and Resolution of Land Conflicts are here to make that vision a reality 🌾🐄. They offer a roadmap for fair mediation and high-quality advice for common land disputes.

📖 Read the full Guidelines here: https://www.benueguidelines.ng

30/03/2026

We officially launched the Guidelines for the Prevention and Resolution of Land Conflicts between Farmers and Herders across Benue, Plateau, Kaduna, and Katsina States an important milestone under the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) Programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

The launch events brought together a diverse and influential group of stakeholders’ security agencies, legal practitioners, traditional and religious leaders all united in their commitment to finding sustainable, peaceful solutions.

In Benue State, dignitaries included representatives of the Och’Idoma, Dr. John Elaigwu Odogbo; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Fidelis Unongo; the Special Adviser on Internal Security, Chief Joseph Har; and the State Chairman of AFAN, Mr. Ernest Atoji, among other key officials.

Plateau State also recorded strong participation from high-level stakeholders and partners, including Alhaji Muhammad Nuru (former Chairman of MACBAN, Plateau Chapter), John Wuyep (Chairman of AFAN, Plateau State), Priscilla Ankut (Deputy Team Leader, SPRiNG Programme), and Nina Mason (Senior Conflict Advisor, UK High Commission).

In Kaduna State, notable attendees included the Chief Judge, Justice Muhammadu Lawal Bello; the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Sule Shu’aibu (SAN); Executive Directors from the Ministries of Justice and Agriculture; and traditional leaders across the state.

Katsina State saw participation from the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Fadila Muhammad Dikko (represented by A.L. Buhari), alongside key officials from the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs.

The response from stakeholders was overwhelmingly positive. Many described the guidelines as a much-needed roadmap for lasting peace in communities frequently affected by farmer-herder conflicts.

Read more about the launch:
https://blueprint.ng/kaduna-stakeholders-endorse-hiil-guidelines-as-roadmap-to-lasting-peace/

https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/03/27/hague-institute-unveils-guidelines-to-tackle-herder-farmer-conflicts-in-katsina/

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/03/hiil-unveils-guidelines-to-curb-farmer-herder-conflicts-in-benue/

24/03/2026

Can we finally silence the land dispute crisis in Nigeria?

For decades, disputes over land and resources have been a silent storm brewing across our regions. From farmer-herder conflicts to boundary disagreements, these issues have often felt unsolvable even for the government.

Last week, we hosted a media parley to officially present the Guidelines for the Prevention and Resolution of Land Conflicts between Farmers and Herders in Benue, Plateau, Kaduna, and Katsina States.

The session brought together experts from the four states, researchers, partners and members of the media. It created a space for honest conversations about what is working, what needs to change, and how we can collectively respond to these conflicts in a more sustainable way.

One thing stood out clearly: solutions are more effective when they reflect local realities. These guidelines build on existing community practices, strengthening them with research and practical tools for:

✔️ Preventing conflicts before they escalate
✔️ Resolving disputes through dialogue and mediation
✔️ Supporting communities to heal and rebuild after conflict

The conversation also reinforced the powerful role of the media. Beyond reporting, journalists have the ability to shape narratives, promote accurate information, and support peacebuilding efforts.

This initiative was made possible under the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) Programme, with funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

Read the full media report here:
https://www.thecable.ng/law-institute-unveils-guidelines-to-address-farmer-herder-clashes/
https://youtu.be/reffNkOXcGM?si=twpNqxMVrhGXieCS

12/03/2026

Justice is a Journey You Don’t Have to Walk Alone...

Our work in Ogun State continues to reaffirm a simple message: you do not have to walk the justice journey alone. Silence does not have to be the end of the story.

This commitment came to life during a recent market sensitization at Oke-Aje and New Market in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area. In collaboration with the Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, and Ibi Isadi frontline actors of the state, we engaged with more than 3,500 community members, sharing a powerful message: abuse is not a private family matter to be endured in silence. It is a violation of rights, and our justice system is equipped to respond.

Supporting this movement are the Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) in Abeokuta, Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode, and Ilaro. These centres provide safe spaces where multidisciplinary teams offer medical care, trauma-informed counselling, and legal support. Every case is handled with care, dignity, and professionalism so survivors feel empowered rather than overwhelmed.

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