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The Role of International Civil Society Organizations on Human Rights in Nigeria

Oluda, Oluseyi Kehinde LU (2025) SIMZ11 20241
Graduate School
Abstract
This study investigates the role being taken by international civil society organizations in Nigeria, how they have contributed to and their efficacy to upholding human right values. Also, the work AI and HRW have been doing to protect human rights in Nigeria and the different strategies employed by these organizations in protecting human rights. The international civil societies in this study are Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. A qualitative method of research is employed using interview, more specifically semi-structured interview with a representative from each of the international civil society organizations but relying mostly on secondary sources for analysis. Realism, Liberalism and Constructivism are applied as the... (More)
This study investigates the role being taken by international civil society organizations in Nigeria, how they have contributed to and their efficacy to upholding human right values. Also, the work AI and HRW have been doing to protect human rights in Nigeria and the different strategies employed by these organizations in protecting human rights. The international civil societies in this study are Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. A qualitative method of research is employed using interview, more specifically semi-structured interview with a representative from each of the international civil society organizations but relying mostly on secondary sources for analysis. Realism, Liberalism and Constructivism are applied as the underlying theoretical frameworks which explains the departure of human rights, its place and how it is perceived in the democratic dispensation in Nigeria. The reports and news published, and the actions of the international civil society organizations reveal their invaluable role in the fight for human right values and upholding human rights in the country. Also, the comparison of both organizations highlights the one that has most prominence in the fight against human right violations and different methods being used. (Less)
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author
Oluda, Oluseyi Kehinde LU
supervisor
organization
course
SIMZ11 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
International Civil Society Organization, Human Rights, Non-governmental Organizations, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch.
language
English
id
9184061
date added to LUP
2025-02-26 10:11:25
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2025-02-26 10:11:25
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  abstract     = {{This study investigates the role being taken by international civil society organizations in Nigeria, how they have contributed to and their efficacy to upholding human right values. Also, the work AI and HRW have been doing to protect human rights in Nigeria and the different strategies employed by these organizations in protecting human rights. The international civil societies in this study are Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. A qualitative method of research is employed using interview, more specifically semi-structured interview with a representative from each of the international civil society organizations but relying mostly on secondary sources for analysis. Realism, Liberalism and Constructivism are applied as the underlying theoretical frameworks which explains the departure of human rights, its place and how it is perceived in the democratic dispensation in Nigeria. The reports and news published, and the actions of the international civil society organizations reveal their invaluable role in the fight for human right values and upholding human rights in the country. Also, the comparison of both organizations highlights the one that has most prominence in the fight against human right violations and different methods being used.}},
  author       = {{Oluda, Oluseyi Kehinde}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{The Role of International Civil Society Organizations on Human Rights in Nigeria}},
  year         = {{2025}},
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