Under Research and documentation, AHRDI conducts desk reviews, action research to determine the best interventions that adequately suit the need of its clients. It documents human rights violations, abuse and violence and use the result of its findings to plan programs. Through documentaries and media engagements, the organization shares with partners the human rights situation in Nigeria while sharing best practices also. The organization has contributed to the documenting of human rights practices including research on violations and how it can be combated.