Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Economic and Social:
Human Rights
Gender Issues and Advancement of Women:
Human rights of women
Sustainable Development:
International law
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| Geographic scope: |
National
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| Country of activity: |
Nigeria
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| Millennium Development Goals: |
Promote gender equality and empower women
Develop global partnership for development
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| Mission statement: |
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| Year established: |
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| Year of registration: |
2011 |
| Organizational structure: |
ABOUT KNOW YOUR CONSTITUTION INITIATIVE
ON RADIO- UNILAG 103.1 FM
The radio programme is being received loud and very clear by millions of radio listeners in Lagos, Nigeria. It is presented to Lagosians in simple language which is understandable to the ordinary man on the street. The programme on UNILAG 103.1 FM takes the form of a broadcast in which reputable lawyers are invited to the studio to educate people on the positions of law to solve legal issues that arise in the listeners daily activities.
Seasoned legal practitioners that have featured on this programme to date include: Justice Muhammad Lawal Uwais, Former Chief Justice of Nigeria; Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, Immediate past president of the Nigerian Bar Association; Professor Akin Oyebode, a leading expert in International law; Professor Oyelowo Oyewo, Dean of the Faculty of Law University of Lagos; Mr. Bamidele Aturu, Human Rights Activist; Professor Ayo Atsenuwa; Mr. Akintayo Akinola, Mr. Malachi Ugwumandu, human rights experts, among others.
ON SOCIAL NETWORK (FACEBOOK)
The facebook page of KNOW YOUR CONSTITUTION INITIATIVE ON UNILAG 103.1 FM has about 2,000 fans, Nigerians and Non-Nigerian alike that email legal questions almost every day and get their legal questions answered by our team of lawyers. You can join our facebook group by visit the link below (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123228411965&ref=ts)
STREETS CAMPAIGHN
Know your Constitution crew has taken this initiative to the streets of Lagos to educate and thereby empower Lagosians with knowledge of law. We gave out 10,000 copies of the constitution by demonstrating the relevance of constitutional provisions to people everyday lives in commemoration of the United Nations Human Rights Day 2010.
The streets exercise is being carried out towards reducing the high incidence of ignorance of the beneficiaries regarding their basic rights.
CONFERENCES & SEMINARS
Know Your Constitution Initiative organizes Conferences and seminars to empower people on awareness of their rights. Considering the fact that a lot of people are ignorant of the law, especially knowledge of the constitution in Nigeria, they have their rights infringed upon on daily basis, and many go to jail because pleading of ignorance of law is not a defense in the law court.
Know Your Constitution Initiative Conveyed a 2 day Human Rights International Conference 2011 at the University of Lagos on 25th & 26th March, 2011 where 25 seasoned international and national legal luminaries empowered participants free. The list of Plenary speakers include; Mr. Tony Anene-Maidoh, ECOWAS Community court of Justice Chief Registrar; Mr. Femi Falana, immediate past president of West African Bar Association; Nigerian lawyers lead by Mr. Joseph Daudu, Nigerian Bar Association president. 2,000 Nigerians and Non-Nigerians alike at the Hall (Venue) were beneficiaries of the two day human rights conference on their fundamental rights and other rights crucial for people survival in Nigeria. The conference was also aired live to millions of radio listeners in Lagos, Nigeria by UNILAG 103.1 FM and was streamed online to millions of internet user globally via the conference official website, www.thenhrconference.org.ng
MOBILE PHONES APPLICATION
This is an application designed by a young Nigerian where Black Berry users across Nigeria can easily have access to Know Your Constitution Initiative and Nigerian Constitution via mobile where they can ask us legal issues that arise on their daily activities and can get answers to their question on their mobile phones without having to make phone calls. Know Your Constitution is working to make all phone brands in Nigeria to access KYC impact. |
| Number and type of members: |
Adeola Austin Oyinlade - Founder and Director
Volounteers
Nnaemeka Ezeh
Ojo Oladimeji
Babade Ayobayo
Egbosinba Emmanuel
Sijibomi Agbadaola
Ikuomola Olalekan
Uwandu Kingson
Franklyin Olufemi Jnr.
Adeleye Temitope
Ihenetu-Goffrey Chinedu
Adewale Oreshade
Iwuji Henrieta
Ugochukwu Eze Clinton
Lawal Seyi
Ayanleye Tobi
Nene Oyeneme
Titilola Edu
Ayomipo Ogundeyi |
| Funding structure: |
Donations and grants from domestic sources
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| Funding structure other: |
Founder provides most of the fund |
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