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.

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

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.

November 25: IHRC Upholds Actions to Curb Violence Against Women, Girls.
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November 25: IHRC Upholds Actions to Curb Violence Against Women, Girls.

He further calls on governments worldwide to share how they are investing in gender-based violence prevention ranging from passing or improving laws, ratifying international conventions, launching public awareness campaigns, providing safe houses or free hotline services and free legal aid to survivors, supporting education programs that address gender stereotypes and violence.