We expose the truth and demand accountability from the powerful.

Do you believe we have a shared humanity and a shared responsibility for what goes on in the world, despite what politicians tell us?

If you do, then you're one of us.

Our unwavering belief in the power of unity has sparked real change across the globe. Thanks to years of support from dedicated people like you, domestic violence laws are strengthened, corrupt practices exposed, and leaders are held accountable for human rights abuses in Nigeria and beyond.

Who is APDHR?

APDHR (Association for the Protection and Defense of Human Rights) is a global movement of people who are committed to creating a future where human rights are enjoyed by everyone. United by our shared humanity, we know that the power to create positive change is within us.

We are funded by members and people like you. We are independent of any political ideology, economic interest or religion. We stand with victims of human rights violations whoever they are, wherever they are.

No government is beyond scrutiny. We uncover the truth. We hold human rights violators to account.

Our mission
Our strategy
How we're run

Our mission and statute

We have a vision of a world where everyone can enjoy the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights mechanisms. To achieve this vision, our mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of these rights.

Our core values are rooted in our commitment to the global community of human rights defenders that make up our membership:

Justice and Protection for the Vulnerable
Accountability and Rule of Law
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Safety and Human Dignity
Community and Solidarity
Independence and Integrity
Empowerment through Awareness

" To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity. "

— Nelson Mandela

APDHR (Association for the Protection and Defense of Human Rights) is a Human rights organization registered in Nigeria, Office No. 5, Poly Plaza Lagos International trade fair complex, along Lagos Badagry expressway Ojo, Lagos State.