World Day of Social Justice: IHRC Calls for Renewed Efforts, Building Alliances towards Social Justice
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World Day of Social Justice: IHRC Calls for Renewed Efforts, Building Alliances towards Social Justice

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The Commission’s Ambassador-at-Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah in a statement made available by his media team, said the day serves as a reminder of the need to address social inequalities, discrimination, and human rights violations, and to work towards creating a more equitable and inclusive society for all individuals.

Int’l Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
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Int’l Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

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FGM is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes and is an extreme form of discrimination against girls and women. It is nearly always carried out on children and is a violation of children’s rights. The practice also violates a person’s rights to health, security, and physical integrity; the right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment; and the right to life, in instances when the procedure results in death.

Delta CPS Festus Ahon, Assumes Patron to European-Based Organization, IHRC
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Delta CPS Festus Ahon, Assumes Patron to European-Based Organization, IHRC

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The nomination was largely due to Ahon’s contribution to IHRC, his public achievements, exemplification of outstanding leadership, and stature in society, which can help the organization achieve her mission by enhancing the organization’s credibility, and modeling different ideals of leadership.

IHRC Hails Governor Oborevwori’s Strides on Youth Investment
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IHRC Hails Governor Oborevwori’s Strides on Youth Investment

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Describing his administration as inclusive as it effectively serves and engages all people, essential to advancing democratic values, including peaceful pluralism and respect for diversity, human rights and equality before the law.

Human Rights Day: IHRC Urges Govt for HRE in Nigeria Schools
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Human Rights Day: IHRC Urges Govt for HRE in Nigeria Schools

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I wish to implore the national authorities responsible for Nigeria school system to integrate HRE in our schools as it contributes to improving the effectiveness of the education system as a whole, which in turn contributes to a country’s economic, social and political development.

NGA: IHRC to Mark United Nations Human Rights Day in Abuja
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NGA: IHRC to Mark United Nations Human Rights Day in Abuja

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The Commission’s Ambassador-at-Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah in a statement made available by its Head of Media and Strategic Communications Mr. Fidelis Onakpoma, said this year’s theme on ‘Consolidating and Sustaining a Human Rights Culture into the Future’, involves several key considerations, which may include education and awareness, legal frameworks, institutional capacity building, empowering marginalized groups, and international cooperation.