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Injustice Is Real: A Year in Review 2023



Dear Injustice Is Real (IIR) Supporters, Donors, and Friends,


As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible impact that your support has enabled Injustice Is Real to achieve. From addressing police brutality to raising awareness about the impact of conflict on children, together, we made significant strides in our mission to advocate for justice, raise awareness about pressing issues, and create positive change in communities facing hardship.


The organization's campaigns and initiatives throughout the year underscore the diverse range of challenges faced by individuals across Nigeria and IIR has consistently strived to be a voice for the voiceless.


Mission Accomplished


1. Disability Rights Advocacy:

  • Successfully raised awareness for the challenges faced by Nigerians living with disabilities.

  • Engaged in impactful collaborations with DRAC, and Human Rights Watch, and utilized social media campaigns to promote inclusivity and justice.


2. Religious Injustice and Intolerance:

  • Addressed religious injustice, especially against Christians, through awareness campaigns and commemorating International Justice Day.

  • Emphasized the need for solidarity and respect for Christianity, highlighting specific incidents like the kidnapping of Catholic priests in Katsina State.


3. Environmental and Societal Challenges:

  • Advocated for collective action against climate change, emphasizing its impact on livelihoods in northern states.

  • Raised awareness about the high unemployment rate (33.3%) in Nigeria, urging solutions to provide employment opportunities.


4. Mass Burial for #EndSARS Protest Victims:

  • Urged transparency and justice in the mass burial process for 103 #EndSARS protest victims.

  • Called for accountability and answers for the affected families.


5. World Humanitarian Day:

  • Called for collective efforts to confront injustice on World Humanitarian Day.

  • Emphasized the importance of justice for all and recognized global humanitarian challenges.


6. Mental Health Challenges in Nigeria:

  • Raised awareness about mental health challenges in Nigeria, linking them to various social factors.

  • Emphasized the need for support and awareness to combat rising figures of mental illness.


7. Women's Rights and Inheritance in Igbo Culture:

  • Addressed gender discrimination in Igbo culture, emphasizing the denial of women's right to inherit property.

  • Advocated for legal consistency, enforcement, and empowerment of women.


8. Abduction at Federal University, Dutsin-Ma:

  • Called for the immediate release of abducted students and urgent government action to protect educational institutions.

  • Urged international support for Nigeria's fight against insecurity and the promotion of quality education.


9. Black History Month:

  • Celebrated Black History Month, honoring the contributions, resilience, and achievements of the Black community.

  • Recognized Professor Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu's contributions to nursing, healthcare, and sickle cell disease advocacy.

  • Highlighted her positive impact in addressing health disparities.

  • Recognized the ongoing struggles against injustice and the need for collective action.


10. International Day of the Girl Child:

  • Celebrated International Day of the Girl Child, honoring activists like Gloria Taylor and Lola Young.

  • Highlighted their dedication to justice, equality, education, and women's rights.


11. Injustice in Government Offices - CAC Case Study:

  • Shed light on injustice in government offices, focusing on the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

  • Advocated for transparency, accountability, and justice in government operations.


12. EndSARS: Three Years Later:

  • Joined the call for justice three years after the EndSARS protests.

  • Advocated for transparency, accountability, and fairness in all government sectors.


13. Tour of African Global Mission Camp:

  • Explored the African Global Mission Camp in Maiduguri, highlighting the impact of conflict-related injustices on children.

  • Invited supporters to join a virtual tour, gaining insights into the challenges faced by vulnerable youth.


14. World Children's Day:

  • Executed the World Children's Day initiative in Maiduguri, providing clothing, educational materials, and more to over 150 children.

  • Shed light on the harsh realities of conflict on vulnerable youth, emphasizing the organization's commitment to positive impact.


15. Feed a Family this Christmas Initiative:

  • Successfully executed the Feed a Family this Christmas Initiative in collaboration with the Headfort Foundation.

  • Provided hope to 19 families affected by injustice during the Christmas Campaign through meticulous family sponsorships.


Fundraising Success

Through strategic social media campaigns and direct solicitations, IIR raised over #708,450.00, enabling the successful execution of the Feed A Family initiative during Christmas.


Partnerships and Collaborations

Establishing a crucial partnership with Rise to Inspire Africa Initiative (RIA) and Headfort Foundation, IIR solidified its commitment to collaborative efforts for positive change.


Challenges and Lessons Learned

Instagram Challenge: In June 2023, Injustice Is Real confronted a significant challenge when its Instagram account faced an unexpected ban. This obstacle posed a limitation in reaching our target audience and impacted our ongoing campaigns. Undeterred, the organization responded with resilience, diligently showcasing evidence of its impactful work and consistently communicating with the Instagram community.


Through persistent efforts, the account suspension was successfully overturned, reaffirming IIR's commitment to its mission. This experience highlighted the importance of diversified outreach strategies to ensure the continuity of advocacy efforts in the face of unforeseen obstacles.


CAC Registration: IIR faced hurdles in registering its name at CAC, with the ongoing process showcasing our unwavering dedication amid obstacles. The case study illuminated the challenges organizations, including IIR, encounter in obtaining legal recognition, emphasizing the crucial role of transparency, accountability, and justice in government operations. The prolonged struggle for legal registration, marked by multiple submissions of names, held particular significance for IIR, reinforcing our commitment to overcoming bureaucratic barriers.


Goal Achievement: IIR faced challenges in reaching our goal of feeding 60 families across 4 states, given our specific target audience experiencing injustice like police brutality, abuse, and extreme poverty. Acknowledging the innovative nature of this approach in Nigeria, we successfully fed 19 families, learning valuable lessons in logistics and planning to better meet our target in the coming year.


Gratitude and Acknowledgments

We express sincere gratitude to every supporter, donor, and volunteer who contributed to our success. With our social media audience and community growing in numbers daily, we achieved the highest impressions on Instagram with 3,868, followed by X with 3,592. LinkedIn witnessed a remarkable 154.6% increase in impressions, while Facebook reached about 2,656. Your commitment, whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word, was instrumental to our growth as an organization in 2023.


Get Involved

As we look ahead, we invite you to join us in upcoming events and campaigns. Your continued support is indispensable to achieving our shared goals.


Looking Ahead

Embracing the opportunities and challenges of the upcoming year, with your continued support, we are confident that Injustice Is Real will make an even greater impact in the coming year.


Thank you for being a crucial part of the Injustice Is Real family. Together, we can create positive change and make a lasting difference.


Here's to a year of positive change and collective achievements in 2024!


Warm regards,

Injustice Is Real (IIR)



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30th January, 2024.

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