PWAN ANALYSIS OF THE HATE SPEECH BILL 2019
The recent ongoing attempt by the Nigerian Senate to reintroduce a bill that seeks to penalize persons found guilty of hate speech in Nigeria has drawn the attention of the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria. Here is our analysis of the Hate Speech Bill. DOWNLOAD ANALYSIS Read More 0
THEMATIC CONVENING: SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE JUSTICE SECTOR
The Justice Sector refers to the lawyers and judges, courts and others who are responsible for the administration of justice in the country. Although the Police and other law enforcement bodies are generally regarded as justice sector institutions, this paper focuses mainly on the judiciary or judges who are primarily in charge of the dispensation of justice. DOWNLOADRead More 0
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 0
PWAN ANALYSIS OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA BILL
The recent ongoing attempt by the National Assembly to regulate engagement on social media activities in Nigeria has drawn the attention of the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria. Here is our analysis of the Social Media Bill. DOWNLOAD ANALYSIS. Read More 0
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ON WOMEN AND GIRLS
PWAN created awareness and promoted dialogues on SGBV through the 16 days of activism campaign. We also provided information on victim(s) support centers & contribute to the overall goal of reducing SGBV in Nigeria. We stand against rape while advocating for stricter laws to be implemented in curbing the rise of SGBV. LIST OF SEXUAL ASSAULT REFERRAL CENTERS: For further Legal...Read More 0
PWAN STATES OF INTERVENTIONS
The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN) has carried out interventions in the following states: #gt3pg_gallery5 .gt3pg_item_main_wrapper { padding: 15px }Read More 0
FACT SHEET: Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Kano
SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (SGBV) refers to any act that is perpetrated against a person’s will and is based on gender norms and unequal power relationships. It encompasses threats of violence and coercion. It can be physical, psychological or sexual in nature and can take the form of a denial of resources or access to services. It inflicts harm on women, girls, men and boys (UNHCR)....Read More 0
FACT SHEET: Innovative Use of Drugs in Kano State
The menace of drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria has reached an intolerable level, hence the concerted agitation by various stakeholders that it should be put on a leash. The prevalence of drugs in Kano is shaped by the size of the population which provides a readymade market. The population of Kano (estimated at 19m) and its status of being a commercial nerve centre of the entire West...Read More 1
WOMEN AND PEACE-BUILDING IN CONTEMPORARY AFRICA
Africa has continued to reflect negative indicators in terms of issues of women, peace and security considering the intractable violent conflict situations that have covered the continent’s landscape since the end of Cold War and return to democratic governance. To be sure, women’s participation in the democratic processes has been as abysmal as to provide the temperament for their...Read More 1
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT TO MARK NIGERIA’S 59TH ANNIVERSARY
Abuja- The Network of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working to promote transparency and accountability in different sectors of the Nigerian polity has come together to commemorate the 59th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria and the 20th Anniversary of Democratic Governance on the 1st of October 2019 in Abuja. We congratulate all Nigerians on this occasion of our dear nation. The...Read More 1