INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND THE PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS: A STUDY OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL IN NIGERIA, 2014 – 2024

OKECHUKWU, GOODNESS IDAM (2025) INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND THE PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS: A STUDY OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL IN NIGERIA, 2014 – 2024. Other thesis, GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, ENUGU.

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Abstract

This study examines the “Role International Organizations in the Promotion of Human Rights: A Study of Amnesty International in Nigeria, 2014-2024”. The objective of the study was to examine Amnesty International advocacy mitigated cases of extrajudicial killings and to determine how effective Amnesty International activities has been in addressing human rights violations in Nigeria,2014-2024 . Two research questions were posed to guide the study ; How has Amnesty International advocacy mitigated cases of extrajudicial killings in Nigeria, 2014- 2024? and How effective has Amnesty International activities been in addressing human rights violation in Nigeria , 2014-2024?. This study adopted Human Right Theory which proposes that every individual rights area inherent, universal, inalienable and exist independently from the government. The data was collected through documentary method relying on secondary sources. The study adopted ex-post facto research design while content analysis was used as the method of data analysis. The study revealed that Amnesty International has been effective in providing adequate and reliable information on human rights violations and extrajudicial killings thus promoting human rights in Nigeria. The study recommends among other things that: there is need for Amnesty International to partner with the Nigerian government in the promotion of human rights and the Nigerian government should be committed in keeping the rights of the citizens safe .

Item Type: Thesis (Other)
Subjects: J Political Science > JZ International relations
Divisions: Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Depositing User: Uchenna Eneogwe
Date Deposited: 19 Jun 2026 13:00
Last Modified: 19 Jun 2026 13:00
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5835

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