Stories of justice, one case at a time
Updates from our legal clinics, policy victories, and the people we serve across Nigeria.
CJED Secures Landmark Ruling for Displaced Families in FCT
Our legal team successfully represented 47 families facing unlawful eviction, securing a landmark ruling that sets a precedent for housing rights in the Federal Capital Territory.
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200 Community Leaders Complete Human Rights Training Program
CJED concluded its flagship community paralegal training, equipping 200 grassroots leaders from 12 states with practical knowledge of Nigerian constitutional rights.
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New Research Brief: Closing the Justice Gap in Rural Nigeria
CJED releases a comprehensive research brief documenting access-to-justice barriers in rural communities, with policy recommendations for the National Assembly.
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Free Legal Clinic Draws Record 400 Attendees in Suleja
CJED's mobile legal clinic in Niger State attracted its largest crowd yet, with over 400 community members seeking advice on land rights, family law, and tenancy disputes.
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CJED Submits Memorandum to Senate Committee on Access to Justice
Our research team submitted a comprehensive memorandum to the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, urging structural reforms to the legal aid system.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Wins Protection Order After CJED Intervention
A mother of three from Nasarawa State received a court protection order after CJED's lawyers represented her case pro bono, setting a critical precedent for domestic abuse survivors.
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