Abiodun Baiyewu, Executive Director of Global Rights Nigeria, has spent much of her professional career working on human rights, access to justice and the protection of women and marginalised communities.
Abiodun Baiyewu coordinates the organisation’s programmes on access to justice, women’s rights, natural resources and human rights, as well as security and human rights.
Her work focuses on addressing governance challenges that contribute to human rights violations, particularly those affecting poor and vulnerable people, women and victims of discrimination.
Through her role at Global Rights Nigeria, Abiodun Baiyewu works on issues surrounding accountability, equality and the protection of fundamental rights.
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Education And Community Level Advocacy
Abiodun Baiyewu’s work in human rights advocacy is supported by her legal education and experience in public policy. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and a Master of Laws degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., where she also participated in the Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa programme as a Women’s Law and Public Policy Fellow.
Her advocacy extends to improving access to justice at the community level, particularly for people who face financial and social barriers to legal assistance. Her areas of interest include women’s rights, sexual violence, security and the protection of communities affected by natural resource exploitation. These experiences complement her leadership role at Global Rights Nigeria and her involvement in initiatives promoting accountability and the protection of fundamental rights.
Building Experience Across Different Sectors
Before joining Global Rights, Abiodun Baiyewu worked with several organisations involved in conflict management, public health law, policy development and labour rights.
Her previous engagements include the Negotiation and Conflict Management Group, the O’Neill Institute for Global and National Health Law, the Center for African Policy and Peace Strategy, and the American Center for International Labor Solidarity.
These experiences have contributed to her professional background in advocacy, governance and social justice.
Leadership And Commitment To Accountability
Beyond her work at Global Rights Nigeria, Abiodun Baiyewu holds leadership positions in organisations focused on accountability and social development.
She serves as Co-Chair of the Steering Committee of the African Coalition for Corporate Accountability and Chair of the Justice Empowerment Initiative. She is also a member of the governing board of Annies’ Place.
Her involvement in these organisations reflects her engagement with efforts to advance justice, promote accountability and protect the rights of vulnerable groups.
Abiodun Baiyewu was a Women’s Law and Public Policy Fellow under the Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa programme at Georgetown University.
Her professional experience also extends to mediation, dispute resolution and youth counselling. She is a writer, an accredited mediator, a dispute resolution trainer and an HIV/AIDS youth counsellor.
These roles complement her human rights work, bringing together advocacy, training and efforts to address disputes and social challenges.
A Commitment To Human Rights And Justice
From human rights advocacy and women’s rights to governance and conflict resolution, Abiodun Baiyewu’s work reflects her involvement in efforts to promote justice and protect vulnerable communities.
Through her role at Global Rights Nigeria and her engagement with other organisations, she continues to focus on issues affecting marginalised people and their access to justice. Her career highlights the importance of holding institutions accountable and ensuring that people whose rights are violated have opportunities to seek justice and protection.
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