Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India – 14 November 2025

The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC Corporation) proudly marked Children’s Day in Garhwal, Uttarakhand, reaffirming its global commitment to protecting children’s rights, promoting education, and strengthening the dignity and well-being of young people.

The celebration was carried out with the support of IHRC volunteer Mrs. Nidhi Mesi, under the initiative of the Kingdom of Heaven Child Care Mission, who dedicated meaningful time to children in the region—offering joy, encouragement and emotional support on this special day.

Mrs. Mesi expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community, stating:
“It is a blessing to be among children and to uplift them on this special day. Thank God. May God bless you all. Thank you, Lord. I am grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with the International Human Rights Commission.”

Strengthening the Rights and Well-Being of Children

As part of IHRC’s global mission, the event highlighted key principles of children’s rights, including:

• The right to education, grounded in Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
• The right to protection, care and development, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
• The right to dignity and emotional well-being, especially for children in vulnerable environments.
• The importance of community-driven child support initiatives, strengthening local engagement in human rights advocacy.

The activities conducted in Garhwal served as a reminder that every child, regardless of their socio-economic circumstances, has the right to learning, safety, affection and opportunities for growth.

Acknowledgements and Leadership Contributions

IHRC expresses profound appreciation to:

H.E. Bishop Dr. Samsher Khan

IHRC Ambassador for Peace, High Commissioner, MNVC, SMM, IHRC
For his continuous commitment to human rights defenders and steadfast support for humanitarian and educational initiatives throughout India.

Special recognition is also extended to:

Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik

IHRC Corporation Secretary-General, Peacemaker
For his distinguished leadership, strategic vision and guidance that enable IHRC’s global humanitarian engagements.

H.E. Dawid Szabłowski

Head of IHRC Press Department
For ensuring effective, transparent and responsible media communication in support of IHRC humanitarian actions worldwide.

IHRC’s Ongoing Commitment

The International Human Rights Commission remains unwavering in its mission to promote:

• the protection and empowerment of children worldwide,
• access to equitable and quality education,
• the defence of fundamental human rights,
• humanitarian cooperation driven by dignity, compassion and inclusiveness.

By standing alongside communities across India, IHRC continues to advocate for a safer, more just and more nurturing environment for every child.

Reported by:

H.E. Bishop Dr. Samsher Khan
IHRC Ambassador for Peace
High Commissioner, MNVC, SMM, IHRC
IHRC Press Journalist

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August 7, 2023

The Transnational Intergovernmental Organization – International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) in Nigeria, under the watch of the Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, achieved another milestone by preserving the life of a 13-year-old girl in Abuja from the possibility of being kidnapped or used for rituals by people who could have possibly seized her vulnerability to do so.

In a recent development reported by the Head of Media and Strategic Communications, Fidelis Onakpoma, said that the Organization rescued a 13-year-old girl Glory Markus at Aco Abuja, who was trekking from Gwarinpa to Kaduna during the night hours of 20th July 2023.

She was found and rescued by the Director of Legal Affairs IHRC Nigeria, Victor Itodo Uloko Esq, along the Aco expressway. The prompt intervention of the International Human Rights Commission safeguarded her from being a victim of another social media headline on missing children.

Itodo narrated that on 20th July at about 08: 30pm while driving to his in-law’s house at Aco, he had a flat tire immediately after Lugbe close to the Aco bridge and was trying to fix it up when he saw a little girl wearing a school uniform with LEA Gwarinpa Abuja written on her cardigan, walking and crying towards him.

“I called her and asked her where she was going, and she said she was going to Kaduna to meet her parents…from where? She said from her Guardian’s House at 3rd Avenue in Gwarinpa… she had trekked from Gwarinpa to Aco, heading to Kaduna that night”, he explained.

“I was moved with compassion, I couldn’t walk away from her, as she’s just 13 years old and it will be too dangerous for her to be left alone. I immediately reported the incident to the office and took her to the nearest Police Station where I further made provisions for her wellbeing pending the next day”, he added.

Meanwhile, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, in his continued effort to humanitarian interventions and protection of human rights, through the Legal Department of the International Human Rights Commission in Nigeria, made efforts to reach out to both the guardians and her family relatives, inviting them to the office the next day.

The avenue was to understand what happened that warranted her sudden action of trekking to Kaduna at night undermining the risk. It was also gathered that Glory Markus’s biological parents were farmers at Makera in Kaduna South.

The Guardians she was living with, Mr. Smart and Chinelo Nnagozie, alongside the family relative residing in Abuja, Danlami Sarki, honored the invitation and told the International Human Rights Commission that Glory Markus was brought from her parents in Kaduna to assist in taking care of their children, adding that she was as well admitted into the school, well fed and treated in dignity.

While appreciating IHRC who in God’s providence and mercy rescued her, expressed their worries and condemned her recent action of embarking to Kaduna at night, noting that she was just fed up with staying away from her siblings and parents and had always tended to run away with every slightest opportunity back to Kaduna.

They stressed the need for her not to return to the village because she just finished her common entrance examination as the guardians could give her a better future in Abuja than returning to the village.

However, the Director of IHRC Legal Affairs, Victor Itodo Uloko Esq, sustained that there was no evidence of abuse or maltreatment on her but discussions with all parties including the girl, representatives of the IHRC Special Monitoring Mission: Dickson Jennifer, Barr. Udochukwu and all interested individuals resolved that the girl should be sent back to her parents, in good health and mutual understanding until she becomes of a sound mind of living with other people.

Her constant indications and attempts to run away from your custody shouldn’t be neglected in a hurry, as she could end up committing suicide or do something very terrible, Itodo cautions Smart and Chinelo Nnagozi, her guardians. “Our resolution today will not only ensure her safety return but will assist in orienting her on the best way to grow as a girl child”, he added

At the time of filing this report, a statement of undertaking was signed by the guardians and family relatives to return her to her parents in Kaduna State in good health. Interestingly, the 13 year old girl, Glory Markus has been reunited with her biological parents in Kaduna State and in good health.

Reported
Victor Itodo Uloko Esq
Director of Legal Affairs IHRC Nigeria

Editorial
Fidelis Onakpoma
Head, Media & Strategic Communications IHRC Nigeria

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The Transnational Intergovernmental Organization – International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) in collaboration with Zion Gates Foundation, reportedly launched a Child Protection Program in Maasai Village and Moshi Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

A statement by IHRC Global Peace Ambassador, Count William K Mackie, said that the Child Protection Program was launched to address the issues of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and aimed to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while also empowering them to become agents of change in their communities.

He articulated the activities of the program, saying the program has implemented several activities in achieving its objectives including:
1. Awareness Campaigns; awareness campaigns in the local communities educate parents, caregivers, and community members on child rights and the importance of protecting children from abuse and exploitation.

2. Child Protection Committees: established Child Protection Committees in the local communities which provide support, guidance, and protection to vulnerable children.

3. Child-Friendly Spaces: established Child-Friendly Spaces in the local communities to provide a safe and supportive environment for children. “These spaces offer a range of activities, including games, sports, and educational programs, to help children develop their skills and knowledge”.

4. Child Helpline: The program has established a Child call helpline to provide children with a confidential and safe platform to report abuse and exploitation. The helpline is available 24/7 and is staffed by trained professionals who can provide guidance and support to children in need.

Meanwhile, the IHRC-Zion Gates Child Protection Program has achieved significant success in its efforts to protect children from abuse and exploitation some of the major achievements include;

a. Increased Awareness: among parents, caregivers, and community members on the importance of child protection which also improved the reporting of child abuse and exploitation cases.

b. Improved Child Protection: the Child Protection Committees and Child-Friendly Spaces have helped to improve the protection of children in the local communities.

c. Increased Access to Support: the call helpline has provided children with a confidential and safe platform to report abuses and exploitations, helping to increase access to support for children in need.

Recall that IHRC is a Diplomatic Organization headquartered in Zurich Switzerland, with Diplomatic Representation by the Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs of the European Commission. The IHRC is highly experienced and specialized in peace negotiation and humanitarian aid; self-financed, neutral, impartial, and independent organization working to ensure compliance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Treaties across the globe.

Reported
Count William K Mackie
IHRC Global Peace Ambassador

Editorial
Fidelis Onakpoma
IHRC Editor-in-Chief Worldwide.

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