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In recognition of the importance of promoting human rights and empowering youth to advocate for their protection and the respect for the rule of law, the Center for Social Awareness, Advocacy, and Ethics (CSAAE) seeks to amplify the voices of young people who yearn for a more inclusive Nigeria where human rights and the rule of law are respected and upheld.
On this note, CSAAE is pleased to welcome applications for Human Rights Anchors and Rule of Law Champions. These individuals will lead initiatives to promote positive change, raise awareness, and work towards ensuring the protection and promotion of human rights and respect for the rule of law in Nigeria.
We invite vibrant young individuals who are passionate about human rights, respect for the rule of law, and civic engagement to apply to become Human Rights Anchors and Rule of Law Champions. These champions will collaborate with CSAAE, our local and international partners, and relevant government agencies to track cases of human rights abuses and violations of the law in Nigeria, strengthen the protection of human rights, raise awareness, and promote a culture of respect for human rights.
Eligibility:
- Must be a Nigerian citizen.
- Must be between 18 and 40 years old.
- Must be passionate about community service, human rights protection and promotion, respect for the rule of law, civic advocacy, and volunteering.
Core Responsibilities:
- Actively promote and raise awareness about human rights concerns and respect for the rule of law in Nigeria.
- Conduct awareness campaigns to educate community members about their human rights and empower them to exercise those rights.
- Monitor human rights violations and abuses of the law in their communities, document incidents, and ensure accurate and timely reporting to relevant authorities or organizations.
- Provide support and assistance to individuals or groups whose human rights have been violated, including offering guidance, counseling, and connecting them with appropriate resources or legal aid.
- Engage in advocacy campaigns to influence policy change and promote the adoption of human rights-friendly legislation in Nigeria.
- Conduct research on human rights issues and legal abuses, gather data, and develop reports and publications to inform policy decisions and raise awareness.
- Contribute to drafting questions for a survey of public opinion on human rights abuses and violations of the rule of law in Nigeria and support the dissemination of the survey within their communities.
Benefits:
- Human Rights Anchors and Rule of Law Champions will have the platform to actively engage in human rights and rule of law advocacy within their communities, gaining the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to effectively champion human rights causes.
- They will benefit from capacity-building series and training on human rights and rule of law monitoring and reporting.
- When there is a funded project, active members of the network will be paid to work on the project.
- By monitoring and documenting human rights violations and abuses of the law, these champions will hold perpetrators accountable. Their efforts contribute to a more transparent and just society, promoting the rule of law and ensuring that human rights violations are addressed.
- Through their advocacy campaigns, Human Rights Anchors and Rule of Law Champions will advocate for policy changes that promote and protect human rights and respect for the rule of law.
- Participation in this network offers personal growth opportunities for youth involved by developing leadership skills, expanding their knowledge of human rights, and gaining valuable experience in advocacy and community engagement.
- CSAAE will assist Human Rights Anchors and Rule of Law Champions interested in pursuing careers in human rights to secure relevant opportunities through recommendations.
We encourage all eligible candidates to apply and join us in this initiative to promote human rights and the rule of law in Nigeria.