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NewsRights and justice

Advocacy dialogue with the Nigerian Bar Association in Karu

In May 2024 we joined Lawyers Alert and other CBOs in a dialogue with the Karu branch of the Nigerian Bar Association on stigma and access to legal services.

23 May 20241 min read

Lawyers and representatives of community-based organisations in discussion during an advocacy dialogue in Karu, Nasarawa State. (photo 1 of 7)

In May 2024, Olive Rights to Health Initiative (ORHI) joined Lawyers Alert and other community-based organisations (CBOs) for an advocacy dialogue with the Karu branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Nasarawa State.

The dialogue focused on the rights of key populations and other marginalised groups in Nasarawa State. We discussed how to tackle stigma and make sure everyone has inclusive access to legal services, and stressed that human rights and justice apply to all, regardless of sexual orientation.

Lawyers have an important part to play in protecting people from discrimination and helping them seek justice. Engaging the NBA is part of our work with Lawyers Alert to advance capacity and reduce vulnerability in Nigeria.

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CLM advocacy visit to the Karu LGA Health Secretary on PHC service gaps

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ORHI’s Executive Director in academic robes with other inductees at the induction ceremony (photo 1 of 7)

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Endline evaluation of the FEF-OSC 2025 project in Nasarawa State

In March 2026, we brought our project team, stakeholders and participants together to reflect on what the FEF-OSC 2025 project achieved and what to carry forward.