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International Association of Criminal Justice Practitioners

The mission of the International Association of Criminal Justice Practitioners (IACJP), a non-governmental organisation, based in Nigeria is to bridge the gap in access to justice and, information available to legal and non-legal professionals with regards to criminal justice, human rights and, developmental issues. The Association also provides training for lawyers, judges, private and public sector institutions on issues pertaining to ethics of their profession. It provides a forum for exchange of information and continuous learning opportunities.

 

 

 

 

Mission Statement:
 

The mission of the International Association of Criminal Justice Practitioners (IACJP), a non-governmental organisation, based in Nigeria is to bridge the gap in access to justice and, information available to legal and non-legal professionals with regards to criminal justice, human rights and, developmental issues.
The Association also provides training for lawyers, judges, private and public sector institutions on issues pertaining to ethics of their profession. It provides a forum for exchange of information and continuous learning opportunities.
 

 

Objectives of IACJP – Gender Resource Centre:
 

The Objectives of IACJP include:
 
  • Establishment of a Gender Resource Centre to enable members’ access information on human rights and developmental issues.
  • Protection of human rights particularly women’s rights
  • Conduct of research and publication of research work for dissemination
  • Training on emerging developmental and human rights issues,
  • Provision of legal aid services
  • Advocating for criminal justice reform
  • Promotion of democracy and good governance principles
  • Networking amongst members of other professions and the legal community.
 

The Objectives will be met through the following thematic areas:
Education and Research:
 

Training on developmental issues will be conducted through research, workshop, seminars, publications and annual lecture series.  The Research Centre will provide access to information and Internet services to enable members hook up to human rights agencies worldwide.
 

Human Rights:
The Association will document and respond to cases of human rights abuse, raise awareness on human rights issues, provide legal assistance, establish hotlines to assist victims of trafficking and violence through counselling, legal aids, skills acquisition, and research.
 

Criminal Justice:
 

Train the Nigerian legal community on the application of international legal instruments.
 

Provide information on the decisions of the International Criminal Tribunals established under the auspices of the United Nations such as ICTR, ICTY, ICC and the Sierra Leone Criminal Tribunal.  Connect the Nigerian legal community with international organizations working on Humans Rights and transitional justice issues.
 

Gender Resource Centre:
 

The resource centre will house a library to be used by researchers, academics, activists, lawyers, students, and judges.  The collections range from human rights, health, law, development, gender and governance.  The centre will act as a reference point in gender and women’s human rights issues.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About IACJP – Gender Resource Centre:
 

The International Association of Criminal Justice Practitioners is an association of professionals from diverse background.  It was founded in 2002 as a result of the entry into force of the Rome Statue establishing the International Criminal Court and the ratification of the Transnational Organized Crimes Convention including the Protocol on Trafficking in Women and Migrants by the Nigerian Government.  Its main objective is to respond to gaps in legal and social advocacy for Nigerians who are often victims of violence, crime, trafficking, and corrupt practices.  The Gender Resource Centre is a unit of IACJP.  It works in collaboration with other NGOs to advocate for social, economic and political rights of women.  It also advocates for economic empowerment through learning, provision of micro-credits, and legal aid services.
 

 

IACJP is affiliated to the International Criminal Bar. Its members are actively represented on the International Media Lawyers Association (IMLA), and the African Democracy Forum.
 

 Membership application forms can be obtained from IACJP office
           
Contact Information
IACJP-Gender Resource Centre

Suite S.2, 2nd Floor, Russel Centre

Plot 2425 Herbert Macaulay Road, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja.
Tel/fax: 234-9-524 0953
Cell: (234)-805-5059984
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