Organization Name

Centre for Digital Democracy and Rights

Short Description

Centre for Digital Democracy and Rights is a Nigerian civil society organisation working to promote digital rights, civic participation, online safety, and accountable technology governance.

Full Profile

Centre for Digital Democracy and Rights is a public interest organisation committed to strengthening Nigeria’s digital civic space through research, advocacy, capacity building, and strategic engagement with policymakers, civil society actors, technology platforms, and communities.

The organisation works at the intersection of digital rights, democratic accountability, civic space protection, and technology governance. Its programmes focus on expanding access to digital tools, protecting online freedoms, countering harmful digital practices, and promoting responsible use of technology in public life.

Through policy analysis, public education, coalition building, and stakeholder engagement, the Centre supports efforts to ensure that Nigeria’s digital environment remains open, inclusive, safe, and rights-respecting. Its work also prioritises the participation of young people, women, journalists, activists, and underserved communities in conversations about digital democracy and tech accountability.

Location

Abuja, Nigeria

Thematic Focus

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• Digital Rights
• Tech Justice
• Policy Advocacy
• Civic Space Protection
• Narrative Building
• Public Accountability

Organization Tags

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• Digital Rights
• Democracy
• Accountability
• Civic Space
• Technology Governance
• SDG 16
• Access to Information