About us

Justice should not depend on who you are or what you can afford.

The problem

In Nigeria, poverty and power too often decide who loses their freedom.

Abigail spent two months behind bars because she could not afford bail. She was released in May 2024.

7 in 10 people in custody have never been convicted of a crime.
Journalists and citizens could be arrested and detained for long even when no crime has been committed.
Good laws exist, but they are poorly enforced.

Why it cannot be ignored

Injustice does not stop at prison walls.

Women working at sewing machines during a vocational skills session.

Families are torn apart and children inherit the disadvantage.
Communities are weakened when breadwinners disappear into detention.
Society becomes less safe and public trust in justice erodes.

Why you should care

If the justice system can be used against the most vulnerable today, it can be used against anyone tomorrow.

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Our vision

A world where justice systems protect rights and work fairly for all.

Our mission

To close the justice gap using law, technology and advocacy.

Our people

Meet our people

We are African and women-led, and our team includes people who have been directly impacted by the system.

Founder’s story

Oluwafunke Adeoye

Founder and Executive Director

Our founder’s childhood was adversely impacted by the criminal justice system in Nigeria, as her father endured detention for a crime that he did not commit. Motivated by a desire for change, she chose to pursue a legal education to confront the inequities inherent in the justice system. Oluwafunke has a background in law from the University of Benin and an MSc in International Human Rights Law from the University of Oxford.

She has worked as a lawyer for over a decade, combining innovation and brilliance with the mission to create systemic change. ‘Funke is an alumnus of the Non-Profit Management Programme at Lagos Business School and the Civic Leadership Program at the University of Georgia, being one of the top 1% Africans selected as a 2023 Mandela Washington Fellow. She is also a 2023 Acumen West Africa Fellow and was honoured with the prestigious Global Citizen Waislitz Prize in 2023.