PRESS STATEMENT – KANO JUDGE AWARDS 10M IN RAPE OF 9 MONTHS OLD
The Acting Chief Judge in Kano on the 15th November 2017 delivered a judgement in favor of baby Khadija Bashir Read More
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PRESS STATEMENT ON BAN OF FEMALE CADETS
Abuja, 14 Nov. 17– President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent meeting to revise the National Defence Policy 2014 on the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service Officers 2017 has drawn the attention of the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa-Nigeria (PWAN). We are concerned about the decision by the Army Council to reverse progress made in 2013 towards...Read More
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REPORT ON FCT PRISON DECONGESTION EXCERCISE
The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN) was invited by the Office of the Honorable Chief Judge (CJ), High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to be a part of the visits to the Keffi, Suleja and Kuje prisons. His Lordship, during the visit, was to exercise the powers conferred on him as Chief Judge under the Criminal Justice (Release...Read More
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POLICY BRIEF- NON STATE SECURITY PROVIDERS IN NIGERIA: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative (also known as Partners West Africa-Nigeria) commissioned a nationwide mapping of non-state security providers as part of its programme on Promoting Informed Dialogue on Security (PRIDES). The research utilised a combination of key informant interviews (KIIs) and focused group discussions (FGDs) with security personnel, commanders of the Vigilante...Read More
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Non State Security Actors and Security Provisioning in Nigeria
Nigeria has witnessed an unprecedented escalation of violent conflicts and criminality since the return to democracy in May 1999. The Nigerian government’s reliance on security agencies and law enforcement institutions in tackling these security challenges has proven inadequate, leading to increased deployment of the military in complementing the efforts of other security agencies. The...Read More
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PRESS STATEMENT: DEATH OF CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PARTNERS WEST AFRICA NIGERIA
Abuja, 10 August 2017–With deep sorrow, the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative (otherwise known as Partners West Africa Nigeria, PWAN) have learned of the passing of Prof. Abdulraufu Mustapha. Mustapha was a Professor of African Politics at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. He passed onto glory on Tuesday 8th of August 2017, after months of a courageous battle against...Read More
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FACT SHEET: WOMEN IN FORMAL AND NON FORMAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA
In a quest for different security experiences and priorities, the United Nations Security Council in year 2000 adopted Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 to create a gender equal, gender-sensitive and gender-responsive security sector. The efforts at gender mainstreaming in peace and security have been accompanied by state-level attempts to increase the participation of women in security sector. However,...Read More
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FACT SHEET: GREATER ACCESS TO DEFENSE AND JUSTICE
The Greater Access to Defence and Justice Project (GADJET) is a 24-month project that will establish a Public Defenders Office in Kano State. The goal of the project is to provide legal aid services to indigent residents of Kano State with legal education, advice and representation Read More
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POLICY BRIEF:- MEASURES TO STRENGTHEN ACCOUNTABILITY OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS
This brief identifies the background to the Social Accountability Project in the Justice Sector in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and in Kano State in north-west Nigeria. It captures the summary of the major findings; provides justification for the study and findings; and makes recommendations on policies for implementation to aid access to courts, engender accountability and ensure...Read More
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