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Reports, toolkits, research and updates from Global Rights, published across our thematic areas.
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New Evaluation Shows Stronger CSO Capacity and Improved Civic Space Across Seven Nigerian States Global Rights has published the End of Project Evaluation Report for the European Union-supported initiative, Strengthening […]
This report presents the findings of the 2025 State Ranking Mapping Assessment of the CSO Regulatory Environment in Nigeria, building on earlier baseline and update exercises conducted in previous years. The assessment provides a comparative analysis of the enabling or restrictive nature of civic space at the state level and identifies areas where reforms are needed to strengthen the operational environment for civil society.
This Citizen Engagement Toolkit for the 10th House of Representatives primarily aims to bridge the gap between Nigerian citizens and their elected representatives toward fostering robust participation in the legislative process. It serves to raise awareness among citizens about the roles and functions of the House of Representatives while establishing direct channels of communication between the people and their representatives.
With support from the Open Society Foundations (OSF), Global Rights and NULAI Nigeria are pursuing strategic litigation challenging selected provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. The case focuses on whether specific regulatory powers granted to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) are consistent with constitutional guarantees on freedom of association, fair hearing, and civic space protections.
In many communities across Kano and Sokoto, conflict has long been shaped by exclusion, weak systems, and limited access to justice. This end-of-project evaluation shows what begins to change when […]
A community-driven peacebuilding project in Kaduna State improves access to justice, strengthens resilience, and addresses SGBV through inclusive systems and local engagement.
In the communities of Igabi, Zaria, and Zangon Kataf, a quiet revolution has taken place. A different story is being told: one of empowered women, protected rights, and communities that choose dialogue over retaliation.
In the heart of Northern Nigeria, where the echoes of conflict often drown out the cries for help, a new narrative is emerging. It is a story of resilience, but also a stark revelation of the shadows that remain unaddressed.
This baseline study was conducted to determine the level of access to justice and identify key barriers affecting citizens – particularly detainees, women, survivors, and other marginalized groups in Kano and Sokoto States. The study was commissioned by Global Rights to generate empirical evidence to inform program design and advocacy for improved justice delivery systems.
Displaced women and girls in Nigeria face a hidden epidemic of sexual violence—amplified by neglect, poverty, and insecurity. Our SAAM 2025 report shares real stories, hard data, and urgent solutions from camps across Borno, Yobe, Adamawa & the FCT.
Many CSOs unintentionally fall short when it comes to fulfilling regulatory obligations simply because the processes are often complex, scattered, or poorly understood. The Global Rights Compliance Schedule is a practical, easy-to-use tool to help CSOs stay on top of their legal and administrative responsibilities.
