Access to justice is a fundamental right that remains out of reach for far too many people. In Nigeria, 1 in 8 people experience legal challenges, but hiring a lawyer is a luxury few can afford. At the same time, Nigerian courts, like so many around the world are clogged up with cases taking on average between 1 and 6 years to move through the justice system, with 70 percent of inmates in Nigerian prisons “awaiting trial”.

Is this an area where technology and artificial intelligence might help? And what are the safeguards to put in place to ensure we do not further entrench biases in our judicial systems? Ashoka Fellow Nelson Olanipekun offers some answers. The organization he founded, Gavel, leverages technology to connect ordinary citizens to the legal help they need. Join us on December 13 to learn more about how they are partnering with courts and artificial intelligence to improve case management systems and more.

This conversation will run about 30 minutes. Bring your questions!