Priority Justice Areas
Protecting rights, promoting accountability and advancing justice where it is needed most.
Priority Justice Areas
AWJAI focuses on the justice issues that demand urgent attention because of their widespread impact, the serious harm they cause and the need for stronger accountability. These priority justice areas represent some of the most pressing challenges affecting individuals and communities in Nigeria. They guide our advocacy, legal support, monitoring and public education, helping us focus our efforts where they are needed most.
Domestic and Gender Based Violence, Including Children
We support survivors of domestic and gender – based violence, including children, through legal aid, advocac and protective interventions that prioritise safety, dignity and access to justice.
Illegal Eviction and Housing Rights
We support individuals affected by unlawful eviction and violations of tenancy rights. Unlawful eviction is a criminal offence, not merely a civil dispute and we work to address illegal displacement, abuse of process and the use of unlawful means to deny lawful protection and housing security.
Professional Misconduct and Legal Accountability
We pursue accountability for professional misconduct within the legal profession by reviewing complaints, and assisting with the proper filing of complaints through the appropriate disciplinary channels, including the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee(LPDC). Our work promotes ethical standards, professional responsibility and public trust in the justice system.
Media Blackmail, Misinformation and Disinformation
We support individuals targeted through media blackmail, misinformation and disinformation, and work to counter these tactics through public education, documentation, and legal accountability where appropriate.