LEGAL
ASSISTANCE
Centralized information desk situated at the Secretariat which will collate complaints bordering on human rights violations.
LEGAL
RESEARCH &
ADVOCACY
Sensitizing campaigns to create awareness on its programmes and also influence legal reforms and governmental policies.
TRAINING &
DEVELOPMENT
Centralized information desk situated at the Secretariat which will collate complaints bordering on human rights violations.
CONFERENCING
& AWARDS
Centralized information desk situated at the Secretariat which will collate complaints bordering on human rights violations.
NBA–HRI OVERVIEW
The Nigerian Bar Association has always been at the forefront in the promotion and protection of Human Rights, the Rule of Law and good governance in Nigeria. The Nigerian Bar Association Human Rights Institute (NBA–HRI) was established to effectively and efficiently promote and protect the rule of law, the independence of the legal profession, and to advance human rights enforcement in Nigeria. It will promote respect for human dignity, and translate human rights into specific guidelines for putting those principles into practice. The Institute provides technical development programmes and is also a resource development framework for advocacy in the Nigerian Bar Association. The Institute has a human rights desk in all the 120branches of the Nigerian Bar Association across the country. The Human Rights Institute at the branch level is chaired by the Vice-chairman of the NBA of each branch.
The Institute is governed by 15 members of the Governing Council saddled with the responsibility of supervising and controlling its affairs. The 1st Vice President of the NBA is the Chairman of the Council. The Institute also has four full-time staff that run the activities of the Institute daily.
VISION
A society where human rights are promoted and protected and the independence of the legal profession is guaranteed. A society with unhindered access to justice and the human rights and dignity of vulnerable people are protected.
MISSION
The NBA – HRI explains, monitors and protects human rights, promotes compliance with human rights (including equal treatment) in practice, policy, and legislation, and increases the awareness of human rights in Nigeria.
As a member, we will keep you informed of our activities and initiatives, publications, events, and opportunities for you to get involved with our various projects.
OUR MANDATE
The mandate of the NBA-HRI lies at the heart of the NBA’s objective of promoting the rule of law, safeguarding human rights, ensuring access to justice, enhancing capacity building and skills development on human rights issues, advocating for social, economic and political rights, amongst others.
Constituency Building
The NBA–HRI has a massive membership base of lawyers and even HRI desk officers in the 120 branches.
Research and Advocacy
The NBA–HRI is a massive initiative but there is little or no publicity about the Institute’s activities.
Training and Development
The Institute provides technical development programmes and resource development frameworks for the Bar.
Conferencing and Awards
Planning and organizing the Annual Human Rights Conference, Annual Human Rights Award.
Legal Assistance
Centralized information desk which will collate complaints bordering on human rights violations.