
Udo Jude Ilo
Udo Jude Ilo is CEO of HiiL and a renowned expert on democracy and human rights with 23 years of experience. Formerly leading Open Society Foundations Nigeria and serving as interim executive director at CIVIC, he is a distinguished leader in mobilizing civic action and strengthening democratic institutions globally.
Latest Articles

Security begins with justice
about 1 month ago // Opinion: Munich Security Conference 2026
Opinion: From the Sahel to Europe, global instability is driven by unresolved justice needs and broken social contracts. If the Munich Security Conference wants to redefine security, it must consider how justice comes into play.

Opinion: International humanitarian law should not be driven by politics
over 2 years ago // Democracy and governance
Many countries have failed to live up to their commitments to protect civilians because international humanitarian law is only as good as its implementation.