IHRC Demands Justice As Edo Mob Violence Claims 16 Lives
The International Human Rights Commission IHRC Corporation in Nigeria, under the leadership of H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, Head of Diplomatic Mission, strongly…
The International Human Rights Commission IHRC Corporation in Nigeria, under the leadership of H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, Head of Diplomatic Mission, strongly…
The International Human Rights Commission-IHRC Corporation in Nigeria has called on Nigerians, particularly the good people of Rivers State to prioritize peaceful resolution…
To mark International Women’s Day 2025, a UK-based geoscientist, data scientist, and advocate for youth and women empowerment with a background in petroleum…
NGA: As part of the global 16-Days Activism to End Gender-based Violence (GBV), the International Human Rights Commission Special Monitoring Mission (IHRC SMM)…
Reverend Prince Gabriel Esiere, Lead Pastor of the World Liberation Embassy in Abraka, Delta State, and his congregation held a special appreciation service,…
Whereas recognition of Article 2 (1&2) of the Act of Accession to the United Organizations between the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) Switzerland,…
The assurances were made by the State Commander CN Abubakar Wada Esq on Wednesday during a courtesy call visit to the Command by the Special Monitoring Mission of the International Human Rights Commission-IHRC in the South-South Region Nigeria led by Fidelis Onakpoma
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.
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.
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.