FACTSHEET ON THE VIOLENCE AGAINST PERSONS PROHIBITION ACT 2015

In May 2015, the Nigerian National Assembly passed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act, a landmark law designed to address the escalating issue of violence against individuals, particularly gender-based violence. The Act was introduced to bridge gaps in existing laws, providing a comprehensive framework to criminalise various forms of violence, including domestic abuse, sexual...Read More

Press Release: PWAN Calls for the Protection of the Right to Life and Dignity of All Persons During the National #Endbadgovernanceinnigeria Protests

PRESS RELEASE August 2nd, 2024 PWAN Calls for the Protection of the Right to Life and Dignity of All Persons During the National #Endbadgovernanceinnigeria Protests   As a non-partisan and non-governmental organization committed to enhancing citizen participation and improving security governance in Nigeria and West Africa, we have closely engaged with communities across the region. The...Read More

PWAN Success Story: A case of Mr. Mohammed B. and Mr. M. Aminu who were incarcerated for over a year

On the 3rd day of October 2023, a remarkable turn of events unfolded in the city of Minna, Niger State, as PWAN successfully secured the release of two inmates, Mr. Mohammed B., and Mr. M. Aminu, who had been incarcerated for over a year. The saga began in April 2022, when Mr. Mohammed B. and Mr. M. Aminu were arrested in Kaduna. After being transferred from one police division to another,...Read More

PWAN ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2023

In 2023, PWAN clocked eight years and embarked on a transformative journey, driven by our commitment to promoting community engagement, access to justice, and protection for marginalised populations in Nigeria. Through our relentless efforts, we have successfully achieved significant milestones in increasing access to justice, promoting the meaningful participation of women and other excluded...Read More

POLICY BRIEF ON THE JUDICIARY: UPCOMING 2023 ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA PATHWAY TO CREDIBILITY

The role of the judiciary in deciding cases on electoral disputes is not one that is lightly made. It involves several factors and wisdom which leads to favourable and unfavourable outcomes. When a decision is made in a dispute there will always be a victorious party and an aggrieved party and therefore such decisions must be seen to be made equitably. It must be clear to those not involved in...Read More

ACCOUNTABILITY BRIEF: FINANCIAL AUTONOMY OF THE JUDICIARY

Over the years, the judiciary and other stakeholders have reiterated the fundamentals of ensuring its financial autonomy and how the lack of same affects the discharge of the responsibilities as contained in the provisions of section 6 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). In 2021, the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) shut all courts across the...Read More

PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS: CASE MONITORING ONDO (NOVEMBER 2017-NOVEMBER 2018)

The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria has been involved in contributing to building and strengthening the social accountability of the judicial sector since 2016, by collaborating with the judiciary to have citizens observers placed in selected courts to assess the court processes and in recent times the compliance to the Administration of...Read More

PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS: CASE MONITORING LAGOS (MARCH 2018-NOVEMBER 2019)

The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria has been involved in contributing to building and strengthening the social accountability of the judicial sector since 2016, by collaborating with the judiciary to have citizens observers placed in selected courts to assess the court processes and in recent times the compliance to the Administration of...Read More

PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS: CASE MONITORING FCT (NOVEMBER 2017-NOVEMBER 2019)

PWAN has been involved in contributing to building and strengthening the social accountability of the judicial sector since 2016, by collaborating with the judiciary to have citizens observers placed in selected courts  to assess the court processes and in recent times the compliance to the Administration of Criminal Justice Act in the Federal Capital Territory and the Administration of...Read More

ABRIDGED VERSION OF THE ACJL PLATEAU STATE

The Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) of Plateau State was signed into law on 25th September 2018 with the intention of introducing fundamental reforms envisioned by the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) of 2015. The Plateau State law aims to deal with criminal justice issues such as delays in criminal trials, human rights abuse, abuse of power by law enforcement...Read More