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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
Politics on a Budget: Can Young People Afford to Lead?
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Episode 3
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In this episode, the 2025 PLAC interns explore the financial barriers that prevent young Nigerians from entering political leadership. They examine the high costs of campaigns, systemic obstacles in political structures, and the gap between youthful ambition and economic reality. Through this discussion, the interns highlight practical ways to empower young leaders and make politics more accessible to the next generation.