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

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.

Urgent Notice of Disclaimer: Fake Goodwill Ambassadors Nominations
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Urgent Notice of Disclaimer: Fake Goodwill Ambassadors Nominations

Henceforth, the general public should take note as anyone who engages with Muhammad Shahid Amin Khan in the IHRC or any other platforms such as ihrcigo@gmail.com, ihrc.hq@gmail.com, info@ihrc-hq.org info@ihrc-geneve.org http://www.ihrc-hq.org, http://ihrc-geneve.org, http://ihrc-wyc.org, http://ihrcrft.org and material promoted by these imposters does so at their own risk and shall also be dealt with by the law

IHRC Holds Talk on Peaceful Stability in Lebanon
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IHRC Holds Talk on Peaceful Stability in Lebanon

Aligning with his extensive expertise and the mission of the IHRC, Ambassador-at-Large Aziz Raad highlighted the urgency of resolving the Lebanese people’s growing dissatisfaction, stemming from the lack of a stable government. He underscored the need for international cooperation in the peace-building process to instill stability in Lebanon.

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

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.

IHRC Appoints NATCOM DG Adejare, AFARN President Nwokoma, As Commissioners
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IHRC Appoints NATCOM DG Adejare, AFARN President Nwokoma, As Commissioners

Dr. Duru Hezekiah described the appointments as part of the fulfillment of the Secretary-General’s commitment to engendering initiatives on peace and security, democracy, human rights, development, and sustainable economic growth in Nigeria through the IHRC Europe-Africa Cooperation Agenda, adding that Ambassador Adejare Nurundeen and Dr. Kingsley Nwokoma will through their experiences contribute significantly to achieving the Agenda.