Lawyers Alert is a Nigeria-based non-profit organization that specializes in advancing human rights and access to justice for women and other vulnerable groups. The organization operates across six African countries and focuses on legal literacy, monitoring and documenting rights violations, free legal services, and advocacy to strengthen legal frameworks and accountability.

In its client service approach, Lawyers Alert emphasizes accessible justice through free legal assistance, targeted support for women and vulnerable populations, and capacity building for communities and state actors. The organization also maintains referral networks and collaborates with government and civil society partners to ensure victims obtain timely remedies and information about their rights.

With a focus on SRHR, gender-based violence, and health rights, Lawyers Alert is known for evidence-based reporting, policy advocacy, and programs that promote the rule of law and gender equality. The organization uses legal literacy campaigns and documentation of human rights violations as a foundation for reform and improved protections for those most at risk.

About Lawyers Alert

Founded in 2000


Practice areas
Civil & Human Rights
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Civil & Human Rights

Lawyers Alert focuses its Civil & Human Rights work on monitoring and documenting rights violations, providing free legal services to women and vulnerable groups, and advocating for policies and practices that strengthen access to justice. Through legal literacy campaigns and strategic partnerships, it helps clients understand their rights, seek remedies, and participate in reforms that protect civil liberties and health rights.
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability
Discrimination
Native People
Education Law
Military Law
Animal Law
Faith-Based Law
State, Local, and Municipal Law
Veterans Benefits

Lawsuits & Disputes

Lawyers Alert supports clients in legal actions arising from human rights violations by offering free legal assistance, referrals, and documentation to support lawsuits, and by engaging in advocacy to improve the legal process for victims. It uses its reports and casework to inform courts and policymakers.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

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