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Human rights non-profits in Nigeria

Browse 20 human rights NGOs and advocacy organisations in Nigeria. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.

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Human rights non-profits in Nigeria at a glance

Of the 20 Human rights non-profits in Nigeria, the most common cause areas are Gender equality (85%), Democracy & Civil society (50%) and Health (50%).

Cause areas

  • Gender equality85%
  • Democracy & Civil society50%
  • Health50%
  • Children & Youth40%
  • Education40%

Organisation types

  • NGO100%

Beneficiaries

  • Women & Girls75%
  • Youth60%
  • Communities55%
  • Children50%
  • Victims of violence45%

Funding sources

  • Individual donations20%
  • Corporate partnerships10%
  • Grants10%

Top cities

  • Lagos30%
  • Abuja20%
  • Port Harcourt10%

Key facts

  • 10% say donations are tax-deductible
  • 5% publish a charity number
  • 95% name their programmes
  • 70% invite volunteers

Figures from all 20 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.

Other causes

📚Education🏘️Community development🧒Children & Youth🩺Health🎭Arts & Culture🥫Poverty & Hunger🌍Environment & Climate🛠️Employment & Skills🧠Mental health🏛️Heritage♿Disability🐾Animal welfare🦉Nature & Wildlife conservation🏠Housing & Homelessness👵Elderly care🕊️Religion & Faith⚖️Gender equality🚑Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief🔬Science & Research📜Justice & Legal aid🤝Refugees & Migration⚽Sport for development🗳️Democracy & Civil society🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples