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Headquartered in Nigeria, Lawyers Alert is a legal and human rights organization operating in six African countries: Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. We are a non-partisan and non-profit organization comprised of...

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LAWYERS ALERT HOLDS 1ST SRHR CONFERENCE

𝘛𝘰 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘚𝘙𝘏𝘙 𝘪𝘯 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢, 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘷𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘴 - Oluwatoyin Falaiye (Guest Speaker, 2024 SRHR Conference)

Our Vision

A world where women and vulnerable groups are free from injustice.

Our Mission

To empower women and vulnerable groups through knowledge of their rights and accessible means of enforcing the same.

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What
We Do

- Legal Literacy Campaign

- Monitoring and Documentation of Human Rights

- Free Legal Assistance

- Advocacy

🎥 Food Insecurity and the Herders Crisis in Benue.

LAWYERS ALERT ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF JEROME UNEJE MARY AS DEPUTY PRESIDENT

Lawyers Alert is pleased to formally announce the appointment of Ms. Jerome Uneje Mary as the Deputy President of the organisation.

Prior to this appointment, Ms. Uneje served as the Director of Programs, Field Office, where she provided strategic leadership in program design and execution, community mobilization, and the application of robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks to ensure measurable outcomes. Her leadership has been instrumental in aligning programmatic interventions with the organisation’s mission and values.

With over 12 years of progressive experience in the development sector, Ms. Uneje has demonstrated deep expertise in advancing the rights of women and underserved populations. She possesses significant experience in the design and implementation of data-driven, rights-based initiatives across areas such as Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), inclusive development, and movement building.

A passionate advocate for gender equity, Ms. Uneje has led multiple GBV-focused interventions, successfully fostering multi-sectoral collaboration and sustained community engagement.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in French and has received extensive professional training in program management, women’s rights advocacy, and movement building.

Lawyers Alert is a legal and human rights-based non-profit organisation headquartered in Makurdi, Benue State, with a field office in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. The organisation remains committed to advancing social justice, equality, and the rule of law through legal empowerment and rights-based approaches.

We congratulate Ms. Uneje on this well-deserved appointment and look forward to her continued leadership in advancing the mission of Lawyers Alert.

📽️ Recently, Lawyers Alert trained lawyers on reproductive rights litigation under the LIRN project, with support from Afya Na Haki.
#ReproductiveJustice #LIRN #AfyaNaHaki

Community policing is essential to mitigating conflict.

One team, one mission! 🌍💪
Last week, our HQ colleagues were in the field for a learning visit, deepening their understanding of local contexts, strengthening synergy with the field team, and reinforcing our collective resolve.

This exchange wasn’t just a visit; it was a powerful reminder that whether in headquarters or on the frontlines, we are united in purpose: to defend and advance human rights everywhere we work.

Citizens have the right to peaceful protest.

The actual problems/conflicts in Benue State .

How to Resolve the Benue Conflict
Dr. Rommy Mom, President of Lawyers Alert.

On July 2–3, Lawyers Alert hosted a vital refresher training under the Litigating Reproductive Justice in Nigeria (LIRN) project, with support from Afya Na Haki.

This session brought together new and existing members of the Legal Support Network (LSN) a platform of lawyers, CSOs, and media to sharpen their skills in litigating reproductive rights, handling referrals, monitoring cases, and supporting ongoing legal representation across Nigeria.

Through interactive discussions and peer learning, participants deepened their capacity to defend reproductive rights and respond to violations with urgency and expertise.

🔗 Together, we’re building a stronger, more responsive legal community for reproductive justice in Nigeria.

#ReproductiveJustice #SRHR #LegalEmpowerment #LawyersAlert #LIRN

Legal experts, survivors, and advocates came together to push for the full enforcement of the Anti-Torture Act, 2017 and develop a unified litigation strategy.

#EndTorture #HumanRights #JusticeNow

Legal Experts, Advocates and Survivors Unite to Tackle Torture in Nigeria

On the 2nd and 3rd of July 2025, Lawyers Alert Nigeria, with the support of Redress, organized a two-day workshop aimed at fostering effective collaboration and engagement on critical issues surrounding torture in Nigeria.

The workshop focused on the role of legal advocacy in combating torture and served as a platform for developing a comprehensive strategic litigation plan to address the persistent culture of impunity.

The event brought together survivors of torture, civil society organizations, human rights defenders, legal practitioners, and other key stakeholders committed to strengthening the enforcement of Nigeria’s anti-torture legal and institutional frameworks and promoting accountability for perpetrators of torture.

Delivering the keynote address, Angela Uzoma-Iwuchukwu , Country Director of Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF France), emphasized the duty of legal professionals in combating torture. She stated:

“ LAWYERS IN NIGERIA should not turn a blind eye to the torture of their clients while in detention, even if those clients are later found guilty. By focusing solely on securing their release without holding perpetrators accountable, lawyers inadvertently become enablers of torture, rather than champions of justice for the violations endured.

In his opening remarks,Dr. Rommy Mom, President of Lawyers Alert, said:

“ We cannot allow the Anti-Torture Act to remain a paper tiger. This workshop is a step toward coordinated legal action, survivor support, and institutional accountability to end torture in our justice system.”

The workshop featured expert panel discussions, survivor testimonies, and technical sessions focused on developing comprehensive strategic litigation plans. At the end of the workshop, all Stakeholders reaffirmed their collective commitment to ensuring the full enforcement of the Anti-Torture Act, 2017, and to pursuing justice for survivors through strategic and sustained legal advocacy.

🎥 Participant Voices
As we wrap up our workshop on legal advocacy for victims of torture, listen to the voices of our participants.

Their words remind us why the fight for justice must continue.

#EndTorture #LegalAdvocacy #JusticeForVictims #LawyersAlert

International Day of Parliamentarism – June 30

Lawyers Alert join the world in marking the International Day of Parliamentarism 🌏 a day to recognize the vital role of parliaments in democracy, human rights, and justice.
#ParliamentarismDay #Democracy #LawyersAlert #HumanRights

Join Us!

LITIGATING REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN NIGERIA (LIRN) PROJECT

Training for Lawyers and CSOs on Reproductive Rights, Legal Representation, and Litigation

This training, organized by Lawyers Alert with support from Afya na Haki, is part of the Litigating Reproductive Justice in Nigeria (LIRN) Project, which seeks to improve legal response mechanisms and strategic litigation for reproductive rights in Nigeria.

📅 Date: 3rd July 2025
📍 Venue: Abuja

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT | Lawyers Alert Workshop

Join us for a 2-Day Workshop on Legal Advocacy for Victims of Torture, focused on Strengthening Accountability to Torture Survivors.

📍 Venue: Ibeto Hotel, 34 David Ejoor Crescent, Apo Gudu District, Abuja
📅 Date: 2nd – 3rd July 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM Prompt

Towards a Stigma-Free Workplace: HIV/AIDS Policy Review in Akwa Ibom

Lawyers Alert Nigeria in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Agency for the Control of AIDS (AKSACA), convened a two-day workshop to review the Akwa Ibom State HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy.

With support from the Akwa Ibom State Government, we marked a significant step forward in protecting workplaces for persons living with or at risk of HIV, a proactive move against stigma and discrimination in the workplace.

During the workshop, which brought together stakeholders from civil society, the private sector, government, and communities of persons living with HIV, we aligned the policy with national HIV/AIDS strategies and the intersectionality of HIV/AIDS with TB and Malaria, integrated stakeholder input, and developed a robust monitoring and implementation framework to ensure accountability.

This initiative is part of the Law, Rights & Community Empowerment for Social Change project implemented by Lawyers Alert Nigeria & @mhrnigeria Media Health and Rights Initiative of Nigeria in Benue & Akwa Ibom States.

#HIVAwareness #EndStigma #WorkplacePolicy #SocialJustice #HumanRights #AKSACA #HIV #TB #Malaria #AkwaIbom #Nigeria

🕯️ International Day in Support of Victims of Torture – June 26

Torture is a grave violation of human rights and human dignity. It is prohibited under international law including the UN Convention Against Torture — and under Nigeria’s Anti-Torture Act, 2017.

🗣️ Torture has no place in any society. Let’s end the silence, and uphold the right to be free from inhuman treatment.

#June26 #EndTorture #SupportSurvivors #HumanRights

JOIN US!!

This is an opportunity to strengthen ongoing efforts to end workplace discrimination and stigmatization, and to ensure the policy continues to protect and uphold the dignity of workers across Akwa Ibom State.

#workplacesafety #humanrights

Lawyers Alert recently participated in a 4-day capacity-building workshop on resource management and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, organized by ONG Raes. The training strengthened our drive for transparency, data-driven decision-making, and evidence-based advocacy for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and campaigns for social change.

Given the prevailing social norms and constructs surrounding SRHR in Nigeria, Lawyers Alert anticipates that this collective experience with PAMOJA partners will enhance our resolve in advancing discussions on women’s reproductive health rights and choices in the country, ensuring a more effective monitoring and data readiness for evidence-based advocacy. #srhr #srhr4all #humanright

Master B. shares his experience as a citizen exercising his right to peaceful assembly the events that followed, and how Lawyers Alert intervened on his behalf and 13 others access justice and protect their rights.

#stopbenuekillings
#accesstojustice
#righttoprotest

JUST IN: Lawyers Alert Secures Release of #StopBenueKilling Peaceful Protester in Benue State.

Lawyers Alert, in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Benue State Chapter, has successfully secured the release of 14 #StopBenueKilling peaceful protesters who were arrested and detained for four days in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, on June 15, 2025.

The protest was held in response to the gruesome killings of over 200 people in the Yelwata district by armed assailants, a tragic event that has plunged the community into mourning.

Today, Lawyers Alert’s legal team appeared before the Magistrate Court in Makurdi to defend the constitutional rights of the detained individuals. Following strong legal submissions, the court struck out the matter entirely, affirming that the detainees had committed no offense and were merely exercising their right to peaceful assembly and expression as guaranteed under Section 40 of the Nigerian Constitution (as amended).

Lawyers Alert remains firm in our resolve to protect civil liberties and ensure access to justice.

We call on authorities to respect and uphold the constitutional right to protest, and urge communities to come together in support of peaceful expression rather than suppress it. Let us protect this fundamental process.

#RightToProtest #stopbenuekillings #accesstojustice

💔 Yelewata Tragedy: What Is the Crime of These Children?

Burned. Wounded. Traumatized.

They are alive, but they carry scars, not just on their bodies, but deep in their minds.
Innocent children are caught in a violence they do not understand and did not cause.

Their pain is unimaginable.

Let the cries of these children awaken our conscience.

⚖️ Let justice speak — for their sake.
🛑 The killings must stop.

#StopBenueKillings
#JusticeForBenue
#LawyersAlert
#ProtectOurChildren

PRESS STATEMENT
17 June, 2025
For Immediate Release

Lawyers Alert condemns the inhumane treatment and arbitrary arrest of peaceful protesters in Benue State. These citizens gathered to demand public safety following the horrific end of over 200 people, including women and children.

Despite their nonviolent approach, carrying only palm branches and calling for peace in Benue State and protection for rural communities, protesters were teargassed, and some were unlawfully arrested.

Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) affirms every citizen’s freedom to assemble and express themselves without intimidation.

Lawyers Alert has identified some of the detained protesters in custody, and we are working on their immediate release.

👉 Kindly call: +234 812 927 1684 #pressrelease

📍 Today, at our Field Office in Abuja,
we are honoured to receive our Certificate of Completion from the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) under the Civic Space Resource Hub (CSR-Hub) Cohort 2, supported by the Ford Foundation.

This marks the successful conclusion of a 12-month journey focused on:
✅ Regulatory Compliance
✅ Organisational Governance
✅ Resource Mobilisation
✅ Digital Security

We’re proud of this achievement and remain committed to strengthening our institution as we continue to promote and protect human rights in Nigeria.

#LawyersAlert #WACSI #FordFoundation #CSRHub #CivicSpace

The Future of the African Child Is at Risk. This is not a false Alarm

June 16 in 2025, is not a day to celebrate; it’s a day to reflect.

What future are we preparing for the African child?

Across Nigeria, over 1 million children are displaced, robbed of education, stability, and safety.

In Benue State, children face a harsh reality: no access to schools, clean water, or basic healthcare, rights every child deserves, but are out of reach due to displacements.

Are we building a society that protects our children, or failing them?
Let’s do better. Today, let’s recommit to:
🔹 Ensuring public safety
🔹 Creating environments where they can learn, grow, and thrive

To every African child still standing strong, well done. You are the hope.

#dayoftheafricanchild #stopbenuekillings

📍Benue State

Citizens have the right to demand peace and public safety through peaceful assembly. The leaders must act now!

As the people of Benue exercise their right to peaceful assembly against the ongoing killings and displacements, we at Lawyers Alert stand in solidarity.

⚖️ The right to peaceful protest is protected under both constitutional and international human rights law. Citizens must be allowed to air their grievances voices without fear or intimidation.

Benue citizens’ demands are clear: #StopBenueKillings
#noductape #RightToProtest

Silenced or Protected? What the Law Says and the State of Civic Space in Nigeria.

Listen and stay informed as we unpack the legal frameworks that shape our rights to speak up, organize, and demand change.
📽️ Watch. ✊🏽 Share. 🔐 Stay safe.

#GoodGovernance #CivicSpace #civicparticipation

🇳🇬 Democracy Day reminds us that the rule of law, freedom of expression and participation, and access to justice are not just democratic ideals they are human rights.
At Lawyers Alert, we continue to stand for a Nigeria where every voice is heard, every right protected, and every law upholds the dignity of all.

📣 Democracy thrives when rights are respected and accountability is maintained.

Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria!
#DemocracyDay

Happy @eidul_adha from all of us at Lawyers Alert Nigeria

May your #eid be filled with peace, blessings, love and the spirit of sacrifice.

Today, we celebrate @rommymom PhD, President of Lawyers Alert, A visionary leader and steadfast human rights advocate.

Your unwavering dedication to the service of humanity and pursuit of social justice continues to inspire us. Through your leadership, the resilient populations we serve have grown stronger, bolder, and more empowered.

The entire team at @lawyersalertnigeria is grateful for your guidance and the consistent reminder of why we do what we do together, as one united force for change.

We wish you joy, love, and light on this special day.
Happy Birthday, Sir!

🌍 Every child deserves more than just celebration.

On this Children’s Day, let’s stand up for their rights:
✨ The right to safety
✨ The right to education
✨ The right to be heard
✨ The right to grow without fear

Protecting children’s rights is not just a duty, it’s a promise.
Let’s keep that promise, today and every day.

#ChildrensDay #ProtectChildRights #EveryChildMatters

🗓️ New Week, New Ideas!
Project Development Brainstorming Meeting
📍 Lawyers Alert Field Office, Abuja

Together, we’re identifying pressing issues, designing solutions, and aligning our efforts with our mission to protect and promote human rights, especially for the most vulnerable.

Benue Disability Bill Passes Second Reading at the State 10th Assembly

The Disability Rights Bill in Benue State has passed its second reading at the 10th State Assembly, a major milestone in the journey toward promoting the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in the State.

As a member of the technical team, Lawyers Alert joined other key stakeholders in the final clause-by-clause review of the bill. The session focused on refining the language of the law and holding discussions on actionable strategies to ensure its eventual passage and effective implementation. Inclusive Friends Association

#disabilityawarenes #disabilityrights

At a one-day research dissemination meeting on preventing vertical transmission of HIV in underserved communities across Delta, Nasarawa, and Kebbi States, Lawyers Alert Nigeria emphasized the urgent need to address stigma and discrimination.
We spotlighted how women in hard-to-reach areas can access testing and treatment without fear, because every woman deserves dignified care and a healthy future for her child.

The national meeting, hosted by the Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASHWAN), brought together key stakeholders to address persistent barriers faced by women living with HIV.

Happy Birthday, Peace! 🎉

Today, the humans of @lawyersalertnigeria celebrate Peace Okeshola ( @itz_peaceade ) our Advisor Legal.

Thank you for your dedication, positivity, friendship, and all the light you bring to our work.

We wish you a year filled with growth, joy, and success. Have a truly amazing day! 🌟🎂

From your colleagues and friends at Lawyers Alert. #birthday #lawyersalert

Did you know?

Involving people and communities affected by crises in security dialogues is crucial for developing effective safeguarding strategies.

Read more on the approach that works here: https://mailchi.mp/789e522bd0fa/community-policing

By placing them at the center of discussions, we can ensure that solutions are tailored to their specific needs and context, leading to more efficient and sustainable outcomes that are scalable.

This is Community Policing!! #CommunityPolicing #accountability #crisismitigation

Lawyers Alert Concludes Training with Hisbah on Human Rights, Ethics, Community and Religion Policing

Lawyers Alert has successfully concluded a comprehensive training program for Hisbah officers, focusing on human rights, ethical conduct, and effective community engagement. The sessions emphasized the importance of strategic compassionate leadership, the significance of identity and values, and the principles of community and religious policing.

Participants were equipped with essential skills to foster accountability and strengthen community trust through inclusive and rights-based law enforcement practices.

This initiative underscores our commitment to promoting justice, ethical policing, and the protection of human rights within communities.

From entrenching human rights and building accountability frameworks to protecting vulnerable populations, we celebrate the incredible team at Lawyers Alert Nigeria and all those driven by this shared commitment.

To every individual working in the development space your dedication is building a better world.

Happy Workers’ Day! #workersday2025

Lawyers Alert participated in the final meeting of the Technical Working Group on Crisis Trajectories and Mitigation Planning, convened by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in collaboration with the Development Research and Projects Center (dRPC), a renowned Nigerian NGO, and the Chronic Poverty Advisory Network (CPAN) of the Institute for Development Studies at Sussex.

This high-level gathering, held on April 28, 2025, at Hawthorne Suites Abuja, brought together government officials, civil society organizations, and policy experts to forge consensus on anticipated crises and finalize strategic recommendations for national policy action.

#NIPSS #dRPC #CPAN #CrisisMitigation #PolicyStrategy #NigeriaDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #PartnershipForImpact #SustainableDevelopment #PolicyAction #NationalDevelopment

In a powerful show of solidarity and resistance against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), Lawyers Alert Nigeria marched alongside the Dorothy Njemanze Foundation in a vibrant and defiant Denim Day Street Bomb.

Today, we wear denim not as a fashion statement, but as a symbol of resistance.
We wear denim to say:
* Consent can never be implied*.
* Clothing is never an invitation*.
*Survivors deserve justice—not judgment.*

At Lawyers Alert, we stand firmly and publicly with all survivors.
We demand:
✔️ Justice for victims.
✔️ Systemic change to end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence.

Together, our voices are louder. Together, our movement is stronger.

In Kano State: Day 2 📍

The Training for Hisbah on Human Rights, Ethics, Religious Engagement, and Law Enforcement within Communities is in full swing on Day 2 with Search for Common Ground in collaboration with Lawyers Alert Nigeria.

#security #CommunityPolicing #accountability

Day 1 of the Training for Hisbah on Human Rights, Ethics, Religious Engagement, and Law Enforcement within Communities is happening now in Kano. #humanrights #communitypolicing #accountability

Creating security education and consciousness, rebuilding trust between communities and the security architectures, and putting people at the center of security dialogues that concern them. This is #communitypolicing

Today, we screened the impact documentary of the Community Policing Project to key state actors in Benue State. It was a timely and strategic opportunity to showcase the diverse approaches to enhancing community security.

In light of the growing security challenges across the state, the community policing model implemented by Lawyers Alert Nigeria with support from the Open Society Foundations over the past two years offers a viable framework to bridge the gap between formal security architecture and grassroots communities. It brings both institutions and citizens to the forefront of the security conversation.

At the heart of the Community Policing Project is a simple but powerful belief: securing our communities is a collective responsibility, one that must include women and young people.

During the screening, state actors unanimously acknowledged the relevance of the project, affirming that it is more critical now than ever. They also committed to mainstreaming and scaling it as part of the broader Benue State security strategy.

Implemented in the pilot communities of Guma and Katsina-Ala LGAs, this project stands as a testament to what is possible when communities are empowered to take ownership of their safety.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the state actors who took the time to share in the vision for a safer, stronger Benue State.

This screening was held in partnership with the Bureau for International cooperation and Development. #communitypolicing

Feedback from state actors at the screening of the Community Policing Project Impact Documentary. #communitypolicing #security #accountability

Today, April 25th, we mark World Malaria Day 2025 under the powerful theme: “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite.”

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