Rajgangpur, Odisha – 10 December 2025

On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, members of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC Corporation) and the National Human Rights Organization (NHRO), Rajgangpur Chapter, carried out a humanitarian and educational programme at Shanti Child Care Center in Ranibandh, focusing on dignity, protection and the empowerment of children.

Human Rights Day, observed globally on 10 December, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The 2025 observance highlighted the theme “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials”, emphasising the universal right to education, safety and equal opportunity.

Community Support Programme at Shanti Child Care Center

The local IHRC–NHRO team organised a comprehensive outreach initiative that combined humanitarian assistance with awareness-raising activities:

• distribution of notebooks, pencils, scales, sweets, biscuits, chocolates and Vaseline to the children;
• donation of a new washing machine to the centre, supporting its daily operations and improving sanitary conditions;
• an educational session led by Mohammed Naushad, President of NHRO, who discussed the meaning of human rights in everyday life and the importance of protection and dignity for every child.

The programme gathered the children residing at the centre, allowing them to participate in learning activities and receive essential supplies aimed at improving their well-being.

Participants and Community Engagement

The event was attended by community representatives and volunteers, including:

• Mohammed Naushad – President, NHRO and IHRC Press Journalist
• Sheikh Wasim Raza Khan
• Hemant Kumar Singh
• Manjeet Singh Saluj
• Pooja Sahu – Guest of Honour
• Priyadarshini Bhoi – Guest of Honour
• Sharat Kumar Pati

Photographs from the event show active interaction between volunteers and children, the presentation of educational materials, and the ceremonial handover of the donated washing machine.

Human Rights in Action: A Grassroots Perspective

This initiative reflects IHRC Corporation’s mission to promote, educate and uphold human rights at both institutional and community levels. While international forums focus on policy, local actions such as the programme at Shanti Child Care Center demonstrate how practical support can improve living conditions and awareness among vulnerable groups.

By combining education, material support and community involvement, the Rajgangpur event exemplifies a human-centred approach to advocacy that IHRC Corporation continues to strengthen globally.

Reported by:

Md Naushad
SMM IHRC India Regional Volunteers Coordinator
IHRC Press Journalist

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December 10 2023 marks the 75th Anniversary of one of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 and sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected.

Available in more than 500 languages, it enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being – regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, or other status.

The International Human Rights Commission IHRC Branch in Nigeria will mark the UDHR 75th Anniversary at Novare Central Abuja on Friday 8, December 2023, focusing on education and awareness, legal frameworks, institutional capacity building, amongst others, culminating in a high-level event which comprises secondary school students to consolidate global pledges and ideas for a vision for the future of human rights.

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.

He said promoting human rights education and raising awareness about human rights principles and values is crucial and it can be done through formal education systems, community outreach programs, and media campaigns to ensure that individuals are aware of their rights and responsibilities.

“Enacting and enforcing laws that safeguard civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights are essential in establishing and strengthening legal frameworks that protect human rights and ensure access to justice and accountability mechanisms for human rights violations.”, he averred.

Meanwhile, building the capacity of institutions responsible for upholding human rights is vital. This includes training law enforcement agencies, judiciary, and civil society organizations to effectively promote and protect human rights, he maintained.

Furthermore, Dr. Duru affirmed that addressing the specific challenges faced by marginalized groups is crucial for consolidating a human rights culture, adding that collaboration and cooperation at regional and international levels will play a significant role in consolidating and sustaining a human rights culture.

He urged African countries to work together, share best practices, and learn from each other’s experiences while engaging with international human rights mechanisms and organizations that can provide support and guidance in promoting human rights.

Reported
Fidelis Onakpoma
Head, Media and Strategic Communications IHRC in Nigeria
December 6, 2023.

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