Taplong Lucy James

Taplong Lucy James is a Program Assistant with the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN). She is a dedicated and accomplished lawyer with a strong passion for promoting access to justice, human rights, and gender equality. With a robust background in policy advocacy, legal research, and community engagement, Lucy has established herself as a leading expert in her field.

At PWAN, Lucy plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s mission to promote human rights, good governance, and the rule of law in Nigeria. Throughout her career, Lucy has worked on various high-impact projects, focusing on access to justice, legal awareness, and community engagement. She has collaborated with government agencies, civil society organizations, and international partners to strengthen justice sector institutions and promote women’s participation in peace and security operations.

Some of her notable achievements such as Implementing initiatives that enhance legal awareness and promote human rights among marginalized communities, Strengthening justice sector institutions through capacity-building programs and policy advocacy, Promoting women’s participation in peace and security operations through training and mentorship programs

Lucy’s expertise, passion, and commitment to promoting human rights and access to justice make her an invaluable asset to PWAN and the broader human rights community.

Lucy holds a Barrister at Law (BL) degree from the Nigeria Law School and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Jos. Her academic excellence and professional experience have equipped her with a deep understanding of the Nigerian legal system and the complexities of human rights advocacy.