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Who We Are
We are building a resilient movement of African lawyers — connected by courage, trained for justice and committed to transforming lives through law.
Justice Bridge Foundation (JBF) is a pan-African, decolonial organisation based in Nigeria and the first of its kind in West and Central Africa to advance the decriminalisation of sexual minorities and other key populations by building a network of lawyers who assert contested rights through a distinctly pan-Africanist and anti-colonial lens. We aim to be a calm voice of legal reason on the issues within our focus; also to connect and equip lawyers across the region to challenge unjust laws and reclaim justice through strategic litigation and legal empowerment grounded in African values.
Our Mission
Justice Bridge Foundation is West and Central Africa’s first movement lawyering organisation dedicated to the decriminalisation of sexual minorities and other key populations.
Based in Nigeria, we work across the region to build a bold, connected network of lawyers who assert contested rights, challenge criminalisation, and advance justice through strategic litigation from a decolonial lens
Vision Statement
A just and inclusive West and Central Africa where key populations and other sexual minorities live free from criminalisation, supported by a resilient network of lawyers who defend rights, transform laws, and reclaim justice through a decolonial, Pan-African lens.
Our Priority Areas
Lawyer Training and Capacity Building
We equip lawyers and legal advocates across West and Central Africa with the tools, strategies, and confidence to litigate for justice. Through immersive learning experiences, long-term mentoring, and hands-on case support, we’re building a robust, value-driven community of lawyers shaping the future of human rights law.
Strategic Litigation on Discrimination Cases
We challenge injustice through strategic litigation, taking on cases that expose systemic discrimination and push for progressive change. By working closely with communities and legal actors, we amplify the voices of the marginalized and advance rights-based solutions that resonate beyond the courtroom.
Jurisprudence Development and Legal Advocacy
We contribute to the growing body of African human rights jurisprudence by developing legal arguments, supporting test cases, and providing technical expertise at domestic, regional, and international levels. Our legal advocacy aims to reshape narratives and influence judicial decisions that uphold equality, dignity, and non-discrimination.
Regional Movement Building and Collaboration
We strengthen coalitions across borders – connecting lawyers, grassroots actors, and civil society groups to share knowledge, build solidarity, and drive coordinated action. Together, we work toward a future where collective legal strategies lead to transformative change across the region.
