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Global Rights Nigeria At Global Rights we believe in the dignity and equality of all human beings. We work to break down barriers that deny people their human rights.
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Today, we celebrate Mr. Audu Maikori, a valued member of our Board of Trustees, and the impact he continues to make acro...
13/08/2026

Today, we celebrate Mr. Audu Maikori, a valued member of our Board of Trustees, and the impact he continues to make across law, enterprise, creativity and youth empowerment.

A lawyer, entrepreneur, social activist and creative industry professional, Audu is the Founder and Group CEO of Chocolate City Entertainment. But beyond his work in the creative industry, we know and celebrate him for his commitment to creating opportunities for young people, championing entrepreneurship and taking the voices and aspirations of African youth to global platforms.

We are grateful for all you bring to the work we do and the lives you continue to touch.

Happy Birthday, sir! 🎉

Audu Maikori

State Police in Nigeria: What could it mean for security, accountability and human rights?Join Global Rights for a virtu...
13/08/2026

State Police in Nigeria: What could it mean for security, accountability and human rights?

Join Global Rights for a virtual town hall as we examine the proposed State Police Bill and the safeguards needed to make policing more accountable and rights-respecting.

Date: 19 August 2026
Time: 2–4pm WAT
Register here: https://bit.ly/statepolicingtownhallatePolice

As Osun heads to the polls on 15 August, democracy must remain bigger than any candidate or political party.Every candid...
12/08/2026

As Osun heads to the polls on 15 August, democracy must remain bigger than any candidate or political party.

Every candidate deserves a fair chance. Every voter deserves to choose freely. And every vote deserves to count.

That means no violence. No intimidation. No vote-buying. No abuse of public resources. No partisan use of security agencies.

The people of Osun should determine the outcome, peacefully and freely.

Let the competition be fair. Let the people decide. Let their votes count.

Since April 2026, our Sawubona project has been helping IDP women gain visibility, reclaim their agency, and build resil...
11/08/2026

Since April 2026, our Sawubona project has been helping IDP women gain visibility, reclaim their agency, and build resilience through life, language, and numeracy skills. Week after week, they show up, learn, and grow, turning every lesson into a step toward confidence and independence.

Every skill gained is a woman moving from invisible to visible to empowered. Education remains one of the most powerful tools for change.

Support the Sawubona project today and help more IDP women write their own stories of visibility, agency, and resilience.
Contact us at [email protected] for more details.

What happens when a community loses its farmland to flooding, its water becomes unsafe, and the roads connecting it to t...
11/08/2026

What happens when a community loses its farmland to flooding, its water becomes unsafe, and the roads connecting it to the rest of the world are damaged?

For many mining host communities, climate change is no longer a distant threat. It is already changing how people farm, work, access water and survive.

And when mining activities are added to these pressures, the risks can become even greater.

That is why our next Environmental Resource Governance Training is asking an important question:

Can mining support development without increasing climate risks for the communities that host it?

In Module 7, we will unpack the basics of climate change, its local impacts on mining host communities, and what Climate-Smart Mining can look like in practice.

From climate resilience and adaptation to environmental remediation and community participation, this is a conversation about making mining more responsible before communities are left to bear the cost.

Date: 27 August 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM WAT
Mode: Virtual | bit.ly/ERGTRAINING2026vi

Whether you've been with us from the previous sessions or this is your first, come learn, question and contribute to the conversation.

đź”— Register: bit.ly/ERGTRAINING2026vi

06/08/2026

When this video was recorded, Barr. Eze described the NGO Bill for what it was: an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy in a sector already governed by several laws and regulatory institutions.

The Bill did not succeed then, but it has returned. And so have the concerns about what it could mean for civil society organisations, humanitarian work and the freedom of citizens to organise, serve their communities and hold power accountable.

This is not a rejection of transparency. Accountability matters. But regulation must not become duplication, control or a tool for shrinking civic space.

Eight years may have passed, but the question remains: Why create another structure to regulate organisations that are already regulated?

Watch. Share. Ask questions. Speak up.

No to unnecessary bureaucracy. No to shrinking civic space. No to the NGO Bill.

05/08/2026

Eight years ago, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu and other civil society actors sounded the alarm: the NGO Regulation Bill threatened to undermine the vital work of civil society in Nigeria. His warning was clear—granting unchecked government control over NGOs would endanger our collective voice and the rights of the most vulnerable. Civil society stood united, and together, we stopped it.

Today, history is repeating itself. A new NGO Regulation Bill is before the National Assembly, and once again, our freedom to organise, advocate, and hold power accountable is at risk. This is not about opposing transparency or accountability—NGOs already operate under strict regulations. The real danger lies in laws designed to silence those who speak truth to power and serve communities left behind.

We cannot afford to be silent. Our democracy depends on active citizens who defend the right to organise, serve, and speak out.

Here’s how you can take action:
- Watch and share this message.
- Start conversations—ask questions.
- Contact your representatives and demand they protect civic space.

Democracy is not just about voting; it’s about standing up every day for the freedoms that make it possible.

Say NO to unnecessary control. Say NO to shrinking civic space. Say NO to the NGO Bill.

What was also discussed included how to turn knowledge into lasting systems. Since threats like banditry and kidnapping ...
04/08/2026

What was also discussed included how to turn knowledge into lasting systems. Since threats like banditry and kidnapping cross state lines, participants worked on forming regional coordination networks linking different geopolitical zones.

These networks will keep the conversation going, supporting continuous information sharing and peer learning long after the training ends.

The training closed with a clear reminder: early warning only works when it leads to early response, and lasting change comes from sustained collaboration, not one-off efforts.

Local leaders and stakeholders gathered in Abuja for the 2026 Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) Training on Confli...
04/08/2026

Local leaders and stakeholders gathered in Abuja for the 2026 Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) Training on Conflict.

Discussions focused on Nigeria's evolving security challenges, including banditry, kidnapping, communal clashes, and electoral violence. Participants looked at how early warning signs like unusual movements, threats, and rumors often go unreported, causing delays that cost lives.

A key message: communities are usually the first to notice danger. Building their capacity to monitor, verify, and document threats early is critical to preventing escalation.

The session also stressed the need for stronger collaboration between traditional and religious leaders, women and youth groups, civil society, and security agencies, since no single actor can tackle these threats alone.

A bill has been passed for second reading in the Senate.It's dressed up as "transparency." But it could quietly hand gov...
28/07/2026

A bill has been passed for second reading in the Senate.

It's dressed up as "transparency." But it could quietly hand government more control over how civil society operates in Nigeria.

Shrink civil society's space, and you shrink every Nigerian's power to organise, speak up, and hold leaders accountable.

It's not law yet. Swipe to see what it really does. For more information, visit citizens.globalrights.org

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