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2023 Nigerian presidential and gubernatorial elections just like other elections conducted in democratic era since 1999 needs to be explored from the human rights perspective, especially in the context of respecting the right to vote and strengthening democracy in the federal republic of Nigeria and in the region as a whole.is report is the human […]
The ECOWAS Commission: Working towards a Sustainable and Prosperous West Africa The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been working towards the economic and political integration of West African countries since its establishment in 1975. One of the key institutions in this process is the ECOWAS Commission, which is responsible for implementing the […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) recently concluded its 21st session at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands. Among the key outcomes of the assembly were the adoption of five resolutions and the approval of the court’s 2022 program budget. One of the resolutions adopted by the ICC assembly was on the program budget for […]
Introduction: The United Nations’ human rights framework provides a legal foundation for promoting and protecting the rights of individuals around the world. The framework comprises nine core treaties that establish legal and other mechanisms to hold governments accountable in the event they violate human rights. In West Africa, all 15 countries have ratified the […]
The protection and promotion of human rights is essential for creating a just and equitable society. To achieve this goal, a variety of international, continental, regional, and national organizations have been established. These institutions work together to create a human rights-friendly environment where everyone’s rights are respected and upheld. At the international level, organizations such […]
CategoriesTrendsHURIDAC in collaboration with CISLAC unveiled a report on the human rights perspective of the 2023 presidential election at its office in Lagos State. There were 216 instances of violence and abuses of human rights reported in the 2023 National Elections report. 187 of those cases involved unlawful killings, while 21 involved injuries and the […]
CategoriesTrendsAs an organization, we at HURIDAC would like to express our sincere gratitude to our sponsors, CISLAC and MAC Author, for helping to make the TOWN HALL Meeting with the State House of Assembly a huge success and impact. We really appreciate the candidates from the APC, PDP, and LP parties coming to our event […]
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CategoriesActivism CorruptionsHuman Rights Advancement, Development and Advocacy Centre (HURIDAC), on Monday in Lagos called on media stakeholders in the country to prioritize the coverage of anti-corruption plans around the 2023 General Elections, saying the call became imperative as it was concerned about the media obligations to voters, candidates, and political parties around the period. Executive Director […]
CategoriesTrendsMr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on the 30th of September 2021 assented to the Administration of Criminal Justice (Amendment) Law [ACJL] of Lagos State, 2021. The ACJL was first passed in Lagos State in 2007 and amended in 2011 (more than ten (10) years ago) to ensure the Fundamental Rights of suspects and persons that […]
CategoriesTrendsA civil society organization Human Rights Advancement, Development and Advocacy Centre (HURIDAC) has launched an anti corruption advocacy guide towards the 2023 gubernatorial election in Lagos State as a pilot project. At the event which took place in Lagos on Monday 4th October 2021, the Executive Director of HURIDAC Mr Ayodele Ameen stated that the […]
