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A Christian lawyer group was established in the Republic of Niger after a visit from the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON).
They are often asked to provide training on questions of human rights by way of seminars, or to give their advice on certain legal situations that the church is facing. One example occurred in October 2008, when they met with the Alliance of Missions and Churches in Niger to propose solutions to a problem of a violation of the right to worship, in a place not far from Niamey. The local authorities in that place had decided not to allow the planting of a church in that town. They chased the pastor out of the town and threatened the brother who had been housing him. The Christian lawyers were able to intervene, to bring calm to a potentially explosive situation. Current advocate in Niger is Issaka Moussa.
Vision & Mission
Mission
Inspiring and Mobilizing Advocates Globally to Do Justice With Compassion.
Vision
All peoples thriving in hope, peace, and justice, within societies committed to freedom of religion or belief and the rule of law with integrity.
Objectives
- Strengthen, support and develop the national associations that are members of the Network
- Witness by word and conduct so that lawyers, Judges, Law students and Paralegals
- Promote the spiritual growth of the members of the National Associations
- Conduct research, reflect and disseminate studies on topics of common interest
- Intercede in prayer for the needs of all nations, as well as for the associations
- Strive for democracy, good governance, the rule of law, accountability, social justice and economic transformation within the African continent.
- Promote Christian reconciliation as a mechanism for conflict resolution and encourage its practice in family, community, church and social circles
- Promote and protect human rights, on the basis of the recognition of the dignity of all human beings, as having been created in the image of God
- Develop and execute projects in various areas consistent with the Network’s objectives