The South-West Regional Coordinator for the Special Monitoring Mission, Comrade Atobaje Oluwagbenga David disclosed that more light was shared on what are Human Rights, educated some set of secondary school students, and emphasized the 30 Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The Convener of the Yettycherry Initiative Yetunde Lawani, also admonished students to uphold the knowledge from the seminar.

Reported:
Comrade Atobaje Oluwagbenga David

Editorial:
Fidelis Onakpoma
Head Media and Strategic Communications IHRC Nigeria.

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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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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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