A Tuberculosis (TB) survivor who was previously disengaged from his workplace due to his health status has been reinstated following the intervention of Lawyers’ Alert. The case underscores ongoing concerns around TB-related stigma and workplace discrimination, where individuals affected by TB often face unjust job loss, social exclusion, and violations of their rights. The survivor’s dismissal reflects a broader pattern of discrimination experienced by people affected by TB,

Lawyers Alert has participated in a para-legal training organized by Terre des Hommes in Makurdi, aimed at strengthening survivor-centered justice delivery and improving responses to gender-based violence (GBV) cases. The training brought together justice sector actors, security personnel, and social service providers to enhance their capacity in handling cases involving vulnerable persons and survivors of abuse. It focused on equipping participants with trauma-informed, gend

Stakeholders from across key sectors have concluded a three-day capacity-building training convened by the Benue State Agency for the Control of AIDS (BENSACA) in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), held in Makurdi, Benue State. The training focused on strengthening accountability systems, reducing stigma and discrimination, and improving access to justice and healthcare services for vulnerable populations in the state. It brought together g

The Steering Committee of the People-Centered Public Safety (PCPS) project has commended Lawyers Alert for the progress recorded in the implementation of the initiative in Benue State. The commendation was made during a meeting held at the organization’s headquarters in Makurdi, where members of the steering committee reviewed activities carried out so far and discussed the next phase of the project’s implementation. The steering committee comprises representatives from the

Two of our Legal Officers, Ifechi Aleke and Mary Nguemo Dzuamo, have successfully completed a specialised training on Digital Rights Litigation aimed at strengthening legal responses to emerging violations in the digital space. The capacity-building programme, organised by Digicivic, focused on strengthening legal strategies for the protection of online freedoms, addressing digital rights violations, and enhancing access to justice in an increasingly technology-driven environ

Lawyers Alert had the pleasure of receiving the Co-Executive Director of Creme De La Creme, a gender-diverse organisation working at national and regional levels to advance human rights, provide community support services, and strengthen networks across Nigeria and West Africa. The visit formed part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration among organisations working at the intersection of human rights, inclusion, and community development. The engagement provided an import

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recently paid a working visit to the headquarters of Lawyers Alert in Makurdi, Benue State. The delegation was led by the Abuja-based Senior Human Rights Advisor, Adwoa Kafure, as part of ongoing engagements to strengthen collaboration on human rights protection and community-based interventions. During the visit, the President of Lawyers Alert, Dr. Rommy Mom, expressed appreciation for the engagement

Lawyers Alert Calls for Drug Possession Thresholds to Strengthen HIV/AIDS and TB Response in Nigeria Lawyers Alert has joined other stakeholders in advocating for the introduction of drug possession thresholds in Nigeria as part of broader efforts to strengthen the national response to HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB). The call was made during a three-day community engagement workshop organised by the National Human Rights Commission in Benin City, Edo State, which brought toge

Two of our staff, Dzuamo Mary Nguemo, Esq. and Francisca Uhembe, have successfully completed a training on Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Communities. The capacity-building programme was designed to strengthen community-level responses to GBV by improving prevention, response, and survivor support mechanisms across different settings in Nigeria. The training, organised by Development Initiatives of West Africa, facilitated in-depth discussions on the prevalence, fo