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Rights Conversations
Rights Conversations is a Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) podcast series dedicated to enlightening people on all they need to know about human rights and how integral they are to all spheres of human life. This will range from basic discussions on the definition of human rights and the types of rights that exist, protection of rights, to more specific issues of human rights violations and how to seek redress. Rights Conversations will also feature developing human rights trends in Nigeria and around the world.
Rights Conversations
Understanding Women Inclusion and the Special Seats for Women Bill
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In this episode, the 2025 PLAC interns unpack the importance of women’s political inclusion in Nigeria and explore the proposed Special Seats for Women Bill. The discussion highlights the challenges women face in accessing political offices, examines how special seats could increase their representation in the legislature, and considers the broader impact on democracy and policymaking. Fully produced by the interns, this episode provides insights into creating a more gender-inclusive political system.