What We Do
Document Violations
HRJN Digital Lab compiles verified accounts of human rights violations—by state actors, security forces, or other groups—using open source information, eyewitness statements, media reports, and field research.
Verify & Geolocate Each Incident
Every report undergoes rigorous validation, including cross-checking sources and geolocating to the most precise spatial resolution supported by imagery or contextual cues (such as exact addresses, neighbourhoods, etc.).
Public Archive & Toolsnt
The online database offers interactive maps, timelines, filters by date, location, protest or election event, and verification confidence rating—empowering users to explore verified records of violations.
Why It Matters
Strengthening Civilian Protection
Trends analysis from our archive informs recommendations aimed at reducing violations in future protests and elections.
Supporting Accountability and Advocacy
Our evidence supports civil society, legal partners, and policy-makers seeking justice and reform..
Filling Gaps in Official Narratives
By aggregating local witness accounts, social media posts, NGO documentation, and media reporting, HRJN Digital Lab combats misinformation and ensures marginalised voices are heard.
How It Works
1. Submit or Source an Incident
Local journalists, observers, activists, and citizens submit reports via structured forms, or our team identifies incidents from publicly available sources.
2. Geolocation
Using satellite imagery and open-source geospatial methods, incidents are mapped at the highest possible accuracy level (e.g., exact location vs. neighbourhood)
3. Visualisations, Reports & InvestigatiNg
Our work includes interactive maps, timelines, and thematic analyses on protest or election-related violation trends.
Impact & Metrics
Example Analytics (sample numbers, replace with real stats):
incidents recorded across Nigeria since 2023
1500+
verified violations involving arrest, excessive force, or electoral misconduct
3500+
in-depth case investigations on key events such as election violence or protest repression
10
Visualisations used by partners in media reports and advocacy briefs
1000+
Featured Investigations
Investigation Title e.g. “Violence during Lagos Election”
Detailed mapping of verified incidents, casualties, and responsible actors.
Analysis Report e.g. “Patterns of Police Harm during #EndSARS Protests”
Interactive timeline, maps, and profiles of verified cases.
Special Feature e.g. “Misinformation and Arrests in Plateau State”
Combining digital storytelling, maps, and incident data.
Get Involved
- Submit a Report
Use our online form to share credible information about incidents. - Join Our Network
Volunteer analysts, field correspondents, or visualisation specialists welcome. - Request Data Access or Collaboration
Media, academics, civil society, and legal practitioners can reach out for tailored access or support.
Our Methodology
Grounded in internationally recognised casualty recording standards, with transparent audit trails, review mechanisms, and open-ended assessments that evolve when new evidence emerges.
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Summary
HRJN’s Digital Lab landing page should clearly communicate: mission, methods, evidence archive, investigative outputs, and opportunities for public engagement and submission. By aligning with Airwars’ transparent, open-source and data-driven model—with adaptation to Nigeria’s context—you can build trust, impact, and accessibility.