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Yanme, a community information sharing platform initiated by our partner organization Rethinking Cities, offers young people from low-income communities in Lagos the possibility of reflecting on solutions to socio-economic issues within their communities, of sharing their experiences stretching beyond their neighborhoods and engaging political decision-makers.

Nigeria has rarely spoken with one voice, but the relentless police brutality has given this new generation the opportunity to find their voice, loud and determined.

Sixty years from now, it may be said that the revolution in Nigeria finally happened via Twitter and Instagram in 2020. Dr. Temilade Sesan explores what it needs to get there.

Abiodun Baiyewu, Executive Director of Global Rights Nigeria, shares her thoughts and reflections on the #EndSARS protests and their meaning for Nigerian politics.

The recent protests under the #EndSARS movement may be an indication of a new political era as young people find their voices and the courage to demand better governance.  

In a digitalized and increasingly polarised world, questions about how to protect freedom of expression online while curbing hate speech and online abuse, are at the centre of discussions about human rights protection.