Rights Conversations

A Conversation on Women Political Inclusion

Impact of the current economic crisis on Nigerian youths

The seventh episode of PLAC's Rights Conversations features Oluwafunke Adeoye, Executive Director of Hope Behind Bars, discussing the topic, 'Improving Access to Criminal Justice in Nigeria.'  She dissects Nigeria's criminal justice system including the legal framework of fundamental human rights, effectiveness of Legal Aid and the need for reform of Nigerian custodial centres. In addition, she speaks on the incidence of police brutality and measures to enhance access to criminal justice in Nigeria, including the role of the judiciary.

Hope Behind Bars Africa is a non-profit organisation working to galvanise change in Nigeria's criminal justice system using data, technology adoption and policy advocacy. 

The sixth episode of PLAC’s Rights Conversations features Priscilla Achakpa, Executive Director of Women Environmental Programme (WEP) Nigeria, discussing the topic, ‘Examining Environmental Protection in Nigeria’. She delves into the effects of global warming and climate change in Nigeria and the impact of these on the rights of individuals; the effectiveness of legal instruments, including the Climate Change Act on environmental protection. She also discusses the role of government and civil society in addressing environmental challenges.

Priscilla has served as Special Adviser to Amina Mohammed, a former Minister of Environment in Nigeria and the current Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations. She also represents Nigeria in several international fora on environmental issues.