Hope Behind Bars Africa

18/09/2026

Hope Behind Bars Africa demands answers and accountability for the death of the 37 persons including children who were in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State.

Their deaths must be investigated. Their families must receive justice. And those responsible must be held accountable.

18/09/2026

Thirty-seven children have died in the custody of a government security agency.

Their deaths must not become another statistic in Nigeria's long history of custodial deaths without consequence.

16/09/2026

We are taking Justice Padi to Moonshot 2026!

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15/09/2026

Technology has changed not only how we connect and communicate, but also how harm happens.

From online harassment and cyberbullying to misinformation, digital abuse and other technology-facilitated harms, the digital spaces we navigate every day now have very real life consequences offline.

Watch this video to learn more about the different forms these harms can take.

14/09/2026

Hope Behind Bars Africa had the privilege of hosting Dr. Sri Vasireddy, Co-founder & CEO of REAN Foundation and a senior friend of the Ashoka Africa Network, at our head office for a robust and enriching conversation on the role of technology in advancing social justice and creating meaningful community impact.

Dr. Sri has been a longstanding and valued technology partner in our Access to Justice work, and having him visit Nigeria and spend time with our team was truly special. REAN Foundation played a foundational role in the development of our AI chatbot, JusticePadi.ai, a prevention-first tech solution that combines AI-powered rights guidance, local-language voice access, and instant connection to geo-tagged lawyers, providing timely support to people whose rights are at risk.

Our Executive Director, Funke Adeoye, an Ashoka Fellow, also joined the conversation. Beyond the technology itself, this gathering was a reminder of the importance of collaboration in the social impact space.

14/09/2026

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09/09/2026

The Stakeholder Validation Meeting continued with a detailed presentation and breakdown of the draft Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Framework for Sustainable Correctional Agriculture and Economic Reintegration, led by Dr. Ogechi Ogu, Esq., a legal and policy expert in the criminal justice sector.

Dr. Ogu walked stakeholders through the key provisions and objectives of the framework. The discussion brought valuable perspectives from key institutions, including representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), NAFDAC and the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), who contributed insights that further expanded the framework around financing, regulation, standards, quality assurance and sustainable enterprise development.

09/09/2026

At the heart of the draft Policy Framework is a vision for correctional agriculture and industry that goes beyond production and private-sector investment, creating pathways for skills development, reduced reoffending, and meaningful reintegration into society.

09/09/2026

The conversation is underway.

Today, stakeholders from across the public, private and development sectors have come together to validate the draft Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Framework for Sustainable Correctional Agriculture and Economic Reintegration.

The validation meeting, convened by Hope Behind Bars Africa in partnership with the Nigerian Correctional Service Nigerian Correctional Service and supported by the European Union’s Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (RoLAC), implemented by International IDEA), forms part of HBBA’s Farming Justice Project.

The perspectives from today’s validation will help strengthen the framework and move us closer to a correctional system where rehabilitation is connected to dignity, productivity and sustainable livelihoods.

08/09/2026

Today, on , Hope Behind Bars Africa reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that no wall is high enough to shut out the light of education.

Through our Learning Behind Bars campaign, we are breaking the cycle of poverty and reoffending by providing incarcerated individuals in Nigeria’s custodial centres with access to literacy programs, digital skills, and educational resources.

Join us in making education accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstance.