Human Rights and Democracy Festival 2023 | Freedom, Justice and Equality for All

editor TYC

December 21, 2023

Human Rights, Democracy

Human Rights and Democracy Festival 2023 | Freedom, Justice and Equality for All

On December 8, 2023, The Youth Cafe, collaborating with other partners, ForumCiv, Badili Africa, and Africa Uncensored, organised a national Human Rights celebration event at the Daystar University Auditorium on Valley Road, Nairobi, Kenya. The theme, "Navigating the Consequences of Economic Shocks on Human Rights: Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All," occurred from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This gathering drew a diverse audience of at least 300 participants, representing a cross-section of society, including youth, community members, persons with disabilities, and women.

Maureen Amuhinda

November 7, 2020

Hashtag EndSars, Police Brutality

Statement On The Nigerian Police Brutality

Maureen Amuhinda

November 7, 2020

Hashtag EndSars, Police Brutality

Statement On The Nigerian Police Brutality

The Nigerian Constitution and other domestic laws also provide several similar safeguards for suspects. Both international human rights law and Nigerian law also prohibit the use of statements obtained through torture or other ill-treatment. Despite these provisions, however, Amnesty International’s research indicates that torture and ill-treatment remain routine practices in SARS detention centers. Amnesty International has received persistent reports of torture and other ill-treatment of detainees in SARS custody.”