Sowore, a former presidential candidate for African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 general elections, took to his social media page to share information on the event.
Human rights activist and convener of #RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore, will lead a discussion on human rights violations and the controversial Cybercrime Act at the launch of Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA ) Resource Centre’s Advocacy Series.
The event, with the theme “2024 Review of Human Rights Abuse in Nigeria,” will take place on Wednesday on X (formerly Twitter) Space via @Hedagenda.
Sowore, a former presidential candidate for African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 general elections, took to his social media page to share information on the event.
He wrote, “Join HEDA’s Conversation on Human Rights in Nigeria!
“HEDA Resource Centre is thrilled to launch the 2025 Monthly Advocacy Series (MAS), tagged “Chatting with HEDA”, with an insightful session featuring Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and founder of Sahara Reporters.
The theme is; 2024 Review of Human Rights Abuse in Nigeria “Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Nigeria Time). Where: Live on X (formerly Twitter) Space via @Hedagenda.
“This engaging session will examine human rights violations, political clampdowns, and the misuse of the Cybercrime Act, with insights from Sowore’s experiences as a victim of political oppression and his dedication to democracy.
“The programme is open to the public, civil society, policymakers, and the media, it’s a vital opportunity to drive meaningful dialogue for change.”
📢 *Join HEDA's Conversation on Human Rights in Nigeria!*
HEDA Resource Centre is thrilled to launch the 2025 Monthly Advocacy Series (MAS), tagged “Chatting with HEDA”, with an insightful session featuring Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and founder of Sahara Reporters.… pic.twitter.com/3rL8M0Duot
— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) January 12, 2025
The event welcomes participants from various sectors, including the general public, civil society organisations, policymakers, and media representatives.
Also, human rights advocacy organisation, the Take-It-Back Movement (TIB), while also commenting on the event said that by fostering a platform for critical discussion, “HEDA aims to drive meaningful change and raise awareness of pressing human rights issues in Nigeria.”