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.

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

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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.

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.