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God is Not Failing Africa—Politicians Are; Less Hallelujah, Less Bismillah, More Accountability.

When a sitting governor officially commissions a mosque in a public university and lays the foundation for a commercial project within its premises, using the authority and symbolism of state power, the line between private faith and public governanc...

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“ADVOCATING FOR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, PUBLIC ORDER & EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW: A LEGAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS COUNTER-ARGUMENT TO RELIGIOUS INSULT LAWS AND SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT UNDER NIGERIA’S CRIMINAL, PENAL, AND SHARIA LEGAL SYSTEMS”…by Uchenna Umez

“It is worth noting that the core teachings of both Christianity and Islam, in their respective scriptures, often label non-adherents as “infidels” or “uncircumcised,” terms that are inherently insulting and degrading to those outside the faith. Yet,...

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"The War on Terror in Nigeria" written by Prof Uji Wilfred Terlumun. Department of History and International Studies, Federal University of Lafia

The United States of America, through the Religious Act of Freedom of Worship and Expression, is an open declaration of war against radical islamic groups of whatever persuasion, who has invaded and taken hostage christian communities , but more im...

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Breaking Free: Stories of Hope and Survival in Nigeria. By Shafa Shuaibu Muhammad

Aisha's voice trembles as she recalls the day she realized she wasn't alone. "I was trapped in a living nightmare," she says, her eyes welling up with tears. "But I found the courage to leave, and I'm rebuilding my life." Aisha's story is one of h...

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Throwback: HURRAFORUM’s National Coordinator Facilitates Capacity Development Programme for Nigerian Supreme Court Staff

HURRAFORUM remains committed to supporting institutional capacity building through research-driven advocacy, training programmes, symposia, and strategic engagements. Further updates on upcoming symposia, seminars, trainings, and roadshows scheduled ...

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In the Name of Freedom: What the Far Left Ignores. by Prof Wilfred Uji

"The United States has expansionist ambitions in Latin America since the era of the Monroe Doctrine where it is the exclusive reserve of the nation to protect her interest in that hemisphere"...Prof Uji

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EMERGENCY OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

Many NOUN law graduates, drawn from diverse professional backgrounds—including security agencies, political class, healthcare, academia, banking, and the civil service, among others—have already been serving the nation in various capacities before, d...

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“The Christianity Africa Received vs. The Christianity Africa Needs; A Human Rights Perspective on Faith, Justice, and Africa’s Future”

From a human rights perspective, religion is never neutral. It can either empower people to resist oppression or pacify them into submission. Historically, Christianity in Africa arrived not in a vacuum, but alongside colonial expansion, economic exp...

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ADOPT UHURU CHILDREN’S RIGHTS TEXTBOOK AS THE NATIONAL CHILDREN HANDBOOK: A CALL TO ACTION FOR POLICYMAKERS AND LEADERS

“It can reasonably be inferred that any State Governor in Nigeria who continues to tolerate child-street begging within his or her state bears responsibility for the breeding of banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, and other violent crimes therein. This ...

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Defending the Right to Speak: Freedom of Expression in a Changing World

In every movement for justice, progress, and truth, one freedom has always stood at the center — the right to speak freely. Whether it's a journalist reporting on corruption, a student raising a question in class, or a protester demanding change in t...

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Welcome to the Human Rights Research & Advocacy Forum: Our Journey Begins

In a world marked by diversity, challenges, and change, the pursuit of human rights remains as crucial as ever. Today, we are proud to launch the Human Rights Advocacy and Research Forum — a dedicated space for dialogue, learning, and action on issue...

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