The event, aimed at raising awareness and combating these pressing issues, was chaired by Kazeem Lukman, Zonal Volunteer Coordinator for Ogun State. He was joined by Engineer Oke Ganiyu, Comrade Ishola Taiwo, and Dr. Abatan Adio. The session focused on the detrimental effects of drug abuse and illicit trafficking, particularly among children and youth.

Volunteer Lukman opened the session by expressing his gratitude and providing an overview of the global challenge posed by drug abuse and illicit trafficking. He emphasized the urgent need for significant interventions to address these problems effectively. “Drug abuse and illicit trafficking are global threats that require a giant’s intervention,” he stated.

In his address, Volunteer Lukman called on experts to reach out to more people daily to curb the meritocratic attitudes of violators. He urged schools, communities, churches, and mosques to actively participate in awareness campaigns to prevent these activities. He underscored the importance of these campaigns, particularly on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Volunteer Lukman also highlighted the readiness of the Special Monitoring Mission in Ogun State to support this crucial mission. He stressed the role of constant mentoring, knowledge sharing, youth engagement, empowerment, and the creation of reporting lines and departments to curb drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

Engineer Oke Ganiyu took the stage to further educate the attendees on the dangers of drug abuse and illicit trafficking, particularly for students. He praised the IHRC’s movement, noting its significant role in preventing these issues. The principal of Optimum Model College, where the event was held, commended the IHRC for their efforts in tackling the problem.

In his concluding remarks, Volunteer Lukman thanked all the volunteers present and those who supported the initiative financially. “God bless all who contribute to this noble cause,” he said.

The IHRC Ogun State’s active participation in this campaign underscores its commitment to fighting drug abuse and illicit trafficking through education and community involvement.

Reported by:
Kazeem Lukman
Zonal Volunteer Coordinator
IHRC SMM Ogun State, Nigeria.

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On 30 January 2024, Ayndy appeared at the Office for Foreigners in Warsaw to collect Russian passports to travel to Chechnya, forcing Luiza to accompany him. Witnessing all this was Zareta Khaskhanova, a relative of Aynda’s first wife, who took it upon herself to try to stop the violence by contacting the IHRC’s regional coordinator in Poland, Leli Kagermanova, and asking for help for Luiza. Zareta handed over evidence of domestic violence, including a video and a recording of Luiza’s phone call to the police.

At the same time, Leli Kagermanova and Natasha Deshieva came to the Warsaw office at 33 Taborowa Street to support Luiza and her children. Unfortunately, they were also threatened, so the office staff had to call the police. Currently Luiza and her children are in a refugee centre under the care of the IHRC.

The first court hearing took place on 18.04, during which the IHRC lawyer, Mr Pawel, defended the children and Luiza. The next hearing is scheduled for 26.04.2024, with the centre’s director and all staff expressing positive views about Luisa and her children. The official verdict will be announced on Friday, but from Luiza side and the witnesses it appears that there was domestic violence, human trafficking and intent to murder.

Prof. h.c. Rafal Marcin Wasik, Secretary General of the International Human Rights Commission – IHRC provided Luiza and her children with legal services, medical care and a safe place to stay, securing everything they needed to live, including food and clothing. Dawid Szablowski of International Logistic Group was responsible for the transport and its coordination.

Luiza and her children express their immense gratitude to IHRC Secretary General Rafal Marcin Wasik, the Zarzad Oddzialowy NSZZ FSG przy NwOSG, the Zarzad Wojewodzki NSZZ Policjantow Wojewodztwa Swietokrzyskiego, the International Human Rights Commission, the staff of the office at 33 Taborowa Street and all those who contributed to saving their lives and helping them.

This article was submitted by IHRC volunteers. Domestic violence is a serious social problem that affects many people. If you know of someone experiencing domestic violence, please contact us at lelikagermanova@ihrc.org.

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The International Human Rights Commission and the Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation have been teaching free dance for children living in Sri Lanka under the Shri Hela Higher Education Academy for two years in several centers across Sri Lanka.

Thus, the certificates were distributed to the students of Batapothalla Dilankarachchi art Institute of Pannala Divisional Secretariat of Kurunegala district who studied dance for two years on March 09, 2024 at Weherahera Batapothalla Dilankarachchi Art Institute.

According to Dr. Chrishantha Dissanayake, the Sri Lankan Commissioner of the International Human Rights Commission and Founder / chairman / Director General of The Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation , veteran choreographers Mr. Amaradasa Dilankarachchi and Mr. Sadeva Amaradasa, who are the volunteer coordinators of the International Human Rights Commission as well as the directors of cultural affairs of the Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation. they were provide together free local dance lessons to the children for two years taught throughout.

In the same way, the children of Batapothalla , Narangoda, ingaradaula , kadirapola, kelaniyamulla, mummana, Dabadeniya, bammanna and kuliyapitiya , villages who studied dance were given certificates regarding the correct study of the subject of local Dance.

The Commissioner of Sri Lanka Dr. Chrishantha Dissanayake asked the students to create sensitive people through art and they make the world beautiful, and as children who have studied the subject of dance, they should do the same.

For this occasion, Dr. Chrishantha Dissanayake, the Sri Lankan Commissioner of the International Human Rights Commission , Founder / chairman / Director General of the Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation and Shri Hela Higher Education Academy , Mr. Sadeva Amaradasa, Mr. Amaradasa Dilankarachchi and Deshamanya Mr . Dammika sisira kumara , the coordinators of the International Human Rights Commission and Directors of Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation , Vice President of Srilankan youth Api Foundation, Mr. Shenal sanjana were present.

Reported by :
Dr. Chrishantha Dissanayake
Commissioner of Sri Lanka
International Human Rights Commission

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International: Secretary-General of the Transnational Intergovernmental Foundation, the International Human Rights Commission -IHRC, Prof. h.c. Rafal Marcin Wasik makes a historical landmark in the City of Nazareth in Israel by restoring St. Francis’ Home, a hospital for the elderly in Nazareth through the “Easter is coming with byzantine Melodies” initiative.

The Secretary-General in a statement made available by his media team asserted that it is worth noting that the entire proceeds of the event were allocated to the St. Francis Home for the Elderly in Nazareth, with the aim of restoring it and working to improve the quality of service for the elderly.

He further revealed that through the Initiative IHRC will begin its official activities in Israel and considers establishing a local territorial unit of IHRC in Israel.

The Easter is coming with byzantine melodies was held on Tuesday 4th April 2023 in Nazareth – Israel, the country that bears a historical and religious dimension for Christians in the Middle East. The melody event featured hymns with the voice of Father Nicodemos Kabarnos, who came from Greece to revive the evening, accompanied by a choir from Kafryasif, as a celebration of Easter.

In the same vein, staff was honored in recognition of their efforts by awarding them certificates of honor and honorary medals from the organization. Mr. George Arar was officially appointed as an Ambassador for the International Human Rights Commission.

Staffs and categories of the award given:
Fr. Nicodemos Kabarnos, was awarded IHRC Gold Medal; Fr. Farah Farah was awarded IHRC Bronze Medal; Mr. Simon Irhayil was awarded IHRC Silver Medal; Mr. Bassim Asfour was awarded IHRC Bronze Medal; Mr. Nizar Younis awarded IHRC Bronze Medal; Mrs. Ghada Zoubi awarded IHRC Bronze Medal, and Mr. Nizar Khashboun was awarded IHRC Bronze medal.

Others include Mr. Elias Khalif who was awarded IHRC Bronze Medal; Mr. Michael Abu Nassar was awarded IHRC Bronze Medal; Mr. Samer Issawi was awarded IHRC Bronze Medal, Mr. Khalil Mazawi was awarded IHRC Bronze Medal, Mrs. Nana Naoum was awarded IHRC Bronze Medal, Mr. Grace Dahdouli was awarded IHRC Bronze Medal; Mrs. Suha Semaan was awarded IHRC Bronze Medal.

Also, Mr. Wissam Abu Salem was awarded an IHRC Bronze Medal; Mrs. Ola Khashboun was awarded IHRC Bronze Medal; Mrs. Areej Assaf was awarded IHRC Bronze Medal, Mr. Hossam Sakas was awarded IHRC Bronze Medal

Reported:
For: International Human Rights Commission

Fidelis Onakpoma
IHRC Editor-in-Chief worldwide

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