“Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.”
–United Nations
We want a Nigerian and African society where justice belongs to all.
Human rights fort is a non-government organization focused on eradicating human rights abuses in Africa’s most populous nation – Nigeria. Social justice, the right to freedom, and proper human rights education are our driving force. We are therefore dedicated to saving the lives of people from ill-treatment and all forms of oppression by state and non-state entities.
Guaranteeing Social Justice
Our goal is to see people equipped with knowledge of their human rights and the laws that protect these rights. Furthermore, we empower people to speak against injustice in their communities.
What We Do
We advocate and create awareness against oppressive laws and statutes. Our commitment is to help common people fight against the spread of human rights violations across Nigeria and Africa.
Our Values
Human Rights Fort challenges the Nigerian and African society to pursue freedom and uphold human rights at all levels. Our core values include:
- Human rights advocacy
- Protection of human rights through policy discussion and stakeholder engagement.
- Fairness and justice in all legal matters
Innovation
We create human rights centric events and initiatives to enhance people’s knowledge of human rights education. Our innovation is centered on equipping people with social justice education using a web-based platform.
Education
We curate stories related to human rights development, advocacy, and challenges in Nigeria and Africa. We provide educational resources for institutions to educate students from elementary to college about human rights.
Advocacy
We identify human rights issues, monitor violations, and help victims get justice. We create awareness and access to human rights for all. We encourage people to engage in their country’s legal processes and communicate their concerns and fears to us. We ensure that justice is served when human rights violations are reported.
