Amnesty International Nigeria

The Amnesty Intervarsity Debate was born from a belief that young voices deserve a platform — that the sharpest minds across Nigerian campuses should be heard, engaged, and celebrated. From 24 campuses across Nigeria, brilliant minds have convened, challenged ideas, and pushed the boundaries of human rights conversations. Now, six outstanding finalists remain. - Veritas University - University of Abuja - Madonna University - University of Uyo - University of Port Harcourt - Imo State University The Grand Finale is here. Who takes the crown? Watch it live on Zoom and YouTube - https://bit.ly/DebateFinale26 #IntervarsityDebate26 #AmnestyNigeria #HumanRights #YouthVoices #DebateForChange

Bille is on Fire The Nigerian authorities must urgently address the danger residents of Bille town in Rivers state have been facing. Ongoing gas leakage has been causing bubbling water with flames erupting. This has been causing serious health emergency. Since October 2025, methane gas has been bubbling up in nearby rivers and swamps and is now affecting a significant amount of the town’s drinking wells. Bille’s school children have been forced to move to another community for safety:

Not every unsafe environment leaves visible bruises. You notice it in the silence, the withdrawal, and how someone slowly stops showing up as themselves. #HREThursday #IDBC Do you want to know more about our work? Click the link in the bio to sign up and receive updates.

Throughout May, we are highlighting the vital role of human rights organisations in ensuring that every individual can live in freedom, safety, and dignity. We recognise the importance of an evidence based approach to human rights, exemplified by organisations such as @ainigeria International Nigeria - from training journalists nationwide, to building the capacity of female lawyers in Northern Nigeria, improving justice for GBV survivors, and engaging students on child rights and bullying prevention to embed human rights values in school life. Across Nigeria’s six geo political zones, Amnesty International Nigeria strengthens ethical journalism, Gender Based Violence (GBV) legal response, and youth human rights education, among other areas. Their commitment to meticulous field research and impartial investigations remains essential for ensuring accountability and upholding the rule of law. In a time when civic space is increasingly under pressure globally, the work of human rights defenders is more important than ever. Their resilience is a powerful reminder that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. #SwedenInNigeria #HumanRights

Jigawa: Human Rights Education for Schools Amnesty International Nigeria was in Dutse Jigawa state in continuation of our nationwide human rights education for schools that is aimed at empowering young people and understand and integrate human rights. At Gateway International School, Dutse, the sessions focused on child’s rights, gender-based violence prevention and sensitization on total elimination of bullying from school life. Also discussed were bullying reporting mechanisms. The human rights education programme running across Nigeria is aimed at creating school communities built on equality, dignity, and respect, where human rights are taught, practiced, and promoted at all levels of school life and beyond.

Some experiences don’t stand out immediately. They feel just normal and sound almost like jokes. But when repeated, they begin to affect how safe someone feels and how they see themselves. #HRE #IDBC Do you want to know more about our work? Click the link in the bio to sign up and receive updates. #HREThursday

🚨 APPLICATIONS OPEN 🚨 Amnesty International Nigeria, with support from the German Embassy in Nigeria, is inviting young digital creators to apply for the Micro-Influencer Cohort under the Strengthening Human Rights Defenders to Protect Civic Space Project (2026). ✔ Advocacy training ✔ Mentorship ✔ Mini advocacy grant ✔ Digital security support ✔ Certificate of participation 📍 Lagos, Abuja & Enugu 📅 Deadline: 12 May 2026 Apply via the link in bio. #AmnestyNigeria #HumanRights #DigitalAdvocacy #YouthVoices #SocialImpact

Jigawa: Human Rights Education Programme Amnesty International Nigeria was in Dutse Jigawa state between 27 and 28 April in continuation of our nationwide human rights education that is aimed at empowering young people and to promote the integration of human rights values and principles into all areas of school life. At Dutse Model International School, on 28 April, the sessions focused on child’s rights, gender-based violence prevention and sensitization on total elimination of bullying from school life.

Yayyyyy! It’s Trivia Thursday!💡 Throughout April, we have been learning about Equality and Dignity with focus on disability. Today, we would like to see what you remember. The first correct answer wins this month’s prize! To qualify, follow us, and drop your answer in the comments. This month’s winner will be selected from X (Twitter) @amnestynigeria #HREThursday

Ending Human Rights Violations at Tiger Base: What Must Change Now 2pm, 30 April 2026

For too long, reports of human rights violations at Tiger Base have raised serious concerns about unlawful detention, torture, and lack of accountability. These allegations cannont be ignored. Join Amnesty International Nigeria as we host critical conversations on what must change now, centring victims’ voices, accountability, and concrete reforms. Tomorrow, 29 April | 2PM - X Spaces @AmnestyNigeria Thursday, 30 April | 2PM - Instagram Live @ainigeria Your voice matters. Be part of it. #EndTigerBase #TigerBaseofAtrocities #HumanRightsNigeria #AmnestyNigeria

Amnesty International Nigeria has uncovered shocking cases of torture, unlawful detention, and extortion at Tiger Base, a police unit in Imo State. This is against national and international law. Officials at Tiger Base must be held accountable. We urge @TunjiDisu1 , @nigeriapoliceforce , and @imo_police_command to investigate abuses at Tiger Base and ensure accountability. Send a message now and demand justice: /page/187862/action/1 #EndTigerBase #EndTigerBase #EndTigerBase