We are appealing for your donations for the 2025 #LearningBehindBars Campaign. Last year, with your support, we sponsored 83 incarcerated persons to sit for WAEC and NECO exams. This year, we’re aiming higher. Our goal is to support 150 incarcerated persons. Lack of education

Michael was accused of buying a stolen motorbike. He was arrested and spent five months behind bars, as he couldn’t afford the ₦500,000 bail set by the court. In court, it was revealed that it wasn’t Michael who bought the item, it was his employer. Michael wasn’t involved in

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁! It's amazing when you see and hear some of the massive work happening in "Enclosed Places" like the four walls of correctional facilities. Naturally, one would think it's the beginning of an unending

The progress of the Farming Justice Project in the FCT has been greatly strengthened through our collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service (Nigerian Correctional Service). Controller of Corrections, FCT Command, Olatubosun Dele Ajibogun, FCSS, fsi, formalised this partnership

Our Executive Director, Funke Adeoye (Funke Adeoye), was featured on Silverbird Television, where she spoke extensively on the role of the Nigerian Correctional Service in reforming people behind bars and the challenges that hinder this mandate. She highlighted issues surrounding

Sodiq Atanda (Sodeeq Atanda) has been released from police custody. We thank everyone who raised their voices in advocating for his release. We must continue to raise our voices against all attempts to criminalise expression. #JournalismIsNotACrime

Being actively engaged behind bars means different things to different people. For Simon, it’s a way to stay busy and fight off depression. For Umar, it’s the sense of purpose he thought he had lost. For Paul, it’s the chance to earn, offset legal fees, and support his family.

In commemoration of #LawDay2025, HOPE BEHIND BARS AFRICA (Criminal Justice Reforms), in partnership with Ambassade de France au Nigéria, hosted an engaging workshop at Nile University. The event featured interactive discussions, Q&A sessions and fun activities, making it both informative and enjoyable. Students paid close

What happens when the law meets the digital world? During the workshop organized by HOPE BEHIND BARS AFRICA (Criminal Justice Reforms), in partnership with Ambassade de France au Nigéria, the students of Nile University explored how the law protects them online and how they can protect others. They shared their experiences,

As you exercise your right to protest, please remember these important tips: - Stay calm if approached by law enforcement agencies.  - If you are arrested or detained (or know someone who is), call our TOLL-FREE line at 080000704222. HOPE BEHIND BARS AFRICA (Criminal Justice Reforms) will connect you with legal

Hope Behind Bars Africa is deeply concerned about attempts to suppress peaceful protests in Abuja calling for Nnamdi Kanu’s release. Every citizen has the right to gather and speak out without fear, regardless of their stance. Restricting this right is unacceptable. We urge

PRESS STATEMENT: Hope Behind Bars Africa condemns the arrest and detention of Abubakar Isah Mokwa, a 400-level student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, who is being prosecuted under the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention) Act, 2024 for expressing his

The Farming Justice Project was officially flagged off at the Kuje Medium Custodial Centre, marking a new chapter in how rehabilitation is approached within Nigeria’s correctional system. Through this project, people behind bars are gaining hands-on agricultural training,

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For Sani, who at age 23 was convicted for the theft of electrical cables & sentenced to 1year imprisonment or payment of N200,000, who opted to serve his sentence, incarceration is not the end of life for him. Through the Farming Justice Project, several other inmates like

We are looking to hire a Programs Intern to join our team and make meaningful impact. Interested Candidates should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected], with subject line 'Programs Intern - Edo State'.

Nigeria’s criminal justice system is at a critical point,  and the numbers don’t lie. Nearly 70% of people in our correctional centres are still awaiting trial. Cells are overcrowded, health systems are strained, and the cycle of delay continues to impact the system negatively.

Agatha built her own garden inside Kirikiri. Spinach, ugwu, ginger, waterleaf, that is not a small thing, that is reformation in action. Through the Farming Justice Project, Hope Behind Bars Africa delivered Mind Reformation Training at the Kirikiri Female Custodial Centre,

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🔴 LIVE — Stakeholders' Engagement on the Final Report of the Independent Investigative Panel on the Nigerian Correctional Service, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.