Citizens' Gavel
A civic tech organization aimed at improving the pace of justice delivery through the use of technology, linking those who cannot afford legal counsel to pro bono lawyers.
Product Overview
Citizens' Gavel is a Nigerian non-governmental organization dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of the justice system through technological innovation. Founded in 2017 by human rights lawyer Nelson Olanipekun, the organization operates from offices in Lagos, Ibadan, and Abuja, collaborating with over 150 lawyers across 19 states in Nigeria. Citizens' Gavel focuses on providing free legal support to victims of human rights abuses, promoting transparency and accountability within the judicial system, and advocating for the rights of indigent Nigerians. Their initiatives include monitoring court cases, addressing systemic issues in the judicial process, and offering pro bono legal assistance to those unable to afford counsel.
Features
- Provides free legal support to victims of human rights abuses
- Promotes transparency and accountability within the judicial system
- Offers pro bono legal assistance to indigent Nigerians
- Monitors and tracks court cases to advocate for timely resolutions
- Addresses systemic issues in the judicial process through research and lobbying
- Operates offices in Lagos, Ibadan, and Abuja, collaborating with over 150 lawyers across 19 states in Nigeria
Funding History
Grant
$225KGrant
$310KCompany Details
- Headquarters
- 🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria
- Founded
- 2017
- Type
- Legal Tech Vendor
- Total Funding
- $535K
- Funding Stage
- Series D Plus
- Founders
- Nelson Olanipekun
- Investors
- Luminate