An independent, Nigeria-based institute producing the research, coalitions and capacity that people-centered justice reform requires — from courtrooms in Abuja to communities across West Africa.
JRI is the Founding Member and West Africa Lead of the Africa Alliance for People-Centred Justice — a coalition of governmental, non-governmental and intergovernmental organisations committed to closing the justice gap. We convene reformers, produce rigorous evidence, and build the institutional muscle required to translate ambition into outcomes.
Through the Active Citizens Initiative, JRI is addressing the growing challenge of social and political polarisation in Nigeria — conducting research, convening dialogues, supporting youth engagement and developing evidence-based policy that promotes peaceful coexistence, democratic resilience and civic trust.
Strengthening Nigeria’s institutional and legal response to online child protection — assessing the adequacy of current frameworks, building judicial and regulatory capacity to enforce children’s digital rights, and advancing accountability for the technology companies operating in Nigeria.
Read the programme →Advancing inclusive justice, accountable governance and evidence-based policy influence.
01Harnessing technology to strengthen institutions and expand access to justice.
02Survivor-centred SGBV response and protection for women, children and the vulnerable.
03Empowering young people for civic participation, digital rights and social cohesion.
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The Child Digital Rights and Safeguarding Initiative — strengthening Nigeria’s institutional and legal response to online child protection, with the support of the Luminate Foundation.
A field study of pro-bono practice, incentives and institutional barriers across Nigerian law firms.
May 27, 2025
On rebuilding trust in justice institutions through innovation, evidence and citizen participation.
July 7, 2025
Root causes, communal grievances and pathways toward durable peace in Southern Kaduna.
June 2, 2025
A survey-based study of attitudes toward capital punishment and the implications for sentencing reform.
November 12, 2024
How the Nigeria Police Force can more effectively respond to sexual and gender-based violence.
August 4, 2024
Lessons from designing and delivering trainings for operators and stakeholders in Nigeria’s justice system.
March 18, 2024