Abuja, Nigeria – 11 December 2025
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC Corporation) have reinforced their long-standing collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) during a high-level diplomatic visit to the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. The engagement marks a renewed phase of operational synergy in Nigeria’s national anti-trafficking efforts.

The IHRC delegation was led by H.E. Ambassador (Dr.) Hezekiah Duru, Ambassador-at-Large and Head of the Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria. The visit aligned with IHRC Corporation’s ongoing reforms and restructuring, following the relocation of its global headquarters from Switzerland to the United States — a strategic shift aimed at expanding the Commission’s humanitarian reach and strengthening global coordination mechanisms.

During the meeting, IHRC reaffirmed the validity of the 2020 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Commission and NAPTIP. Ambassador Duru noted that the renewed engagement reflects both institutions’ commitment to enhancing technical cooperation, strengthening rescue capabilities, and accelerating the response against trafficking and exploitation.

A key highlight of the discussion was IHRC’s recent joint rescue operation in Taraba State, conducted in collaboration with NAPTIP operatives, which resulted in the recovery of 17 victims of human trafficking. Ambassador Duru emphasized that such interventions demonstrate the practical value of inter-agency collaboration and the need to reinvigorate long-standing partnerships across Nigeria’s anti-trafficking landscape.

The delegation also raised concerns regarding groups falsely claiming affiliation with IHRC. Ambassador Duru outlined the Commission’s operational structure in Nigeria, comprising over 1,500 volunteers, coordinated through State and Regional Coordinators, a National Volunteers Coordinator, and the Head of Mission. This structure, he noted, ensures accountability, rapid response and nationwide operational capacity.

In response, NAPTIP Director-General, Binta L. Adamu Bello, commended IHRC’s continued support to national anti-trafficking efforts. She acknowledged the operational relevance of the existing MoU and confirmed that the agency’s technical department would conduct a full review to update and strengthen the document accordingly.

NAPTIP officials further requested verification documents to address impersonation concerns. Ambassador Duru confirmed that IHRC would provide the required materials promptly, adding that IHRC remains an independent global humanitarian organisation, supported by partners and individual donors, and is not funded by any government.

The meeting also underscored the historical continuity of IHRC’s engagement in Nigeria, recalling the earlier official visit of Prof. h.c. Rafal Marcin Wasik, Secretary-General of the IHRC Corporation. The longstanding cooperation, the delegation noted, reflects IHRC’s sustained commitment to supporting Nigerian institutions in combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable populations.

The visit concluded with a symbolic gift presentation to NAPTIP’s Director-General, followed by an official photograph session — marking a renewed chapter of collaboration in Nigeria’s fight against trafficking and exploitation.

Reporter:
Fidelis Onakpoma
Head, Media and Strategic Communications, IHRC Nigeria

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Protection That Delivered Results

The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) was engaged from the very beginning in the case of Luiza Galaeva and her children, whose lives and safety were under serious threat. Through determined legal, logistical, and security actions, IHRC not only ensured their protection but also contributed to a court ruling that confirmed the validity of all steps taken by the organisation.

A Verdict That Safeguards Life and Dignity

A Polish court found Andy Musaev – Luiza’s former husband – guilty of making criminal threats against her and Natasha Deshieva. These threats involved the intent to take Luiza’s life and to force her to return to Chechnya.
For these crimes, the court imposed a custodial sentence and a long-term ban on contacting or approaching Luiza Galaeva and Natasha Deshieva, effectively ensuring their safety and peace of mind.

Proof of IHRC’s Effective Work

This verdict is direct evidence that IHRC’s actions – legal support, monitoring, and international advocacy – bring tangible results. This is not only a symbolic defence of human rights but also concrete protection of life, health, and personal freedom.

Prof. h.c. Rafal Marcin Wasik, IHRC Secretary-General, Peacemaker, emphasised:

“This verdict proves that solidarity and determination can save lives and restore a sense of justice. IHRC demonstrates that our actions have the power to protect and to change the world for the better.”

A Joint Success of Many Good People

The success of this case is the result of the commitment of the entire IHRC team – commissioners, lawyers, volunteers, and institutional partners who acted across borders. Special thanks go to the officers of the Nadwiślański Border Guard Unit, whose professionalism and close cooperation with IHRC played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of Luiza and her children. This is a clear example of how an international organisation and state institutions can work hand in hand to effectively combat violence and protect human rights.

Media Coverage

The story of Luiza Galaeva and the involvement of IHRC in her rescue was also reported by other sources:

• Facebook – community post
• Gazeta Wyborcza – “Either Sold or Buried. The Escape of Chechen Woman Luiza”

Author:
Dawid Szablowski
Editor-in-Chief & Publisher, IHRC News
Head of IHRC Press Department

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Prof. h.c. Rafal Marcin Wasik, IHRC Secretary-General, Peacemaker, proudly receiving the President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold Level, conferred on behalf of President Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to global peace, human rights, and humanitarian leadership.

Official logo of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) – representing the organisation’s unified, transnational commitment to human rights, humanitarian diplomacy, and global peace.

Kielce, 24 July 2025

IHRC Corporation: Setting New Benchmarks in International Effectiveness

IHRC Corporation, founded in 2023 in New Mexico by Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik and Maj. Gen. Romanos Raad, is an independent, transnational intergovernmental organization (IGO) operating strictly under international law: the United Nations Charter, the Geneva Convention, the Vienna Convention, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The organization holds IRS 501(c)(3) status as a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation in the USA.

IHRC serves as a neutral arbitrator and mediator in some of the world’s most volatile conflict zones. Its flagship initiative, the Peacemaker Force, is a rapid-response formation currently deployed in the Gaza Strip. Here, IHRC, as the only organization with full accreditation in Israel, provides direct humanitarian assistance to civilians—delivering food, water, medicines, and logistical support to millions in need.

A Global Network of Diplomacy and Humanitarian Aid

IHRC runs official diplomatic missions and humanitarian projects in:

• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Lebanon
• Nigeria
• Niger
• Pakistan
• Georgia
• USA
  It actively supports democratization, monitors elections, and implements legislative solutions.

The organization has signed bilateral agreements with:

• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (2022)
• Government of the DR Congo (Headquarters Agreement, 2023)
• State of the African Diaspora
• Ivory Coast, Chad, Guinea-Bissau, Niger
• Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia, and the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (Ayn Issa)

IHRC also collaborates with the BRICS Alliance, INTERPOL CENTER UN, AU – ECOSOCC, NAPTIP Nigeria, Legal Aid Board Sierra Leone, and numerous local partners across every continent.

Diplomatic Corps and Organizational Innovation

IHRC boasts a comprehensive diplomatic corps—ambassadors, commissioners, advisers, and chaplains—each equipped with official Corps Diplomatique documents and Travel Orders, all centrally issued and subject to audit, guaranteeing diplomatic immunity.

IHRC is also a pioneer in humanitarian project financing: the organization is implementing the HT-IHRC token (ERC-20, pegged to USDT) as a transparent tool for global humanitarian operations, fully compliant with FATF, SEC, MiCA, and EFCC regulations.

Pioneering Programs and the Contribution of Prof. Rafał Wasik

IHRC is spearheading groundbreaking programs:

• FUTURE AFRICA – Humanitarian economic zones based on the agri-sector in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and the DRC, designed to create jobs, ensure food security, and curb illegal migration. European consumers purchasing these labelled products are directly supporting efforts to reduce migration to the EU.
• HUB SPRC (Terra Nilus, between Serbia and Croatia) – A neutral centre for reintegration, protection, and relocation of victims of human trafficking and illegal migration, fully compliant with the Geneva Convention and UN standards.
• Collaboration with renowned criminologist Salvatore Pignataro on protecting children, youth, and women from domestic violence.

Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik – A Leader of the New Diplomatic Era

Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik, M.B.A., Secretary-General of IHRC Corporation, is one of the most visionary architects of modern transnational and humanitarian solutions.

By combining neutrality, innovation, and operational effectiveness, IHRC Corporation remains a global leader in humanitarian diplomacy, offering real solutions for a world in crisis.

Organization Motto:

• He was the first in Polish administration to implement an integrated producer group system, connecting local farmers, processing plants, and cooperative banking—an approach that became the foundation for today’s producer clusters in Poland and the European Union.
• His model is now being introduced in Africa as a tool for economic recovery and migration control.
• In 2014, he publicly warned of the impending war in Ukraine and in 2019 initiated the draft law for dual citizenship for Ukrainians—eventually adopted by the President of Ukraine.
• He is a scientific author and co-author of the book “New Economy System 3.0: Sustainable Macroeconomics with Green Rendite” (Platzer – Rothschild).

IHRC – An Institution for the Next Generation

“What we do today, we do for generations.”

The organization also has its own international anthem, symbolizing its mission of global peace and solidarity.

Photo Gallery: Highlights from the Activities of Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik, IHRC Secretary-General, Peacemaker

At the conclusion of this article, we invite you to explore a photo gallery showcasing the most significant events, meetings, and ceremonies involving the Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik, IHRC Secretary-General, Peacemaker.

The following photographs illustrate the commitment and wide-ranging diplomatic, humanitarian, and social activities undertaken by the International Human Rights Commission under Prof. Wasik’s leadership. Each photo is accompanied by a description that provides context and highlights the importance of the event within the broader mission of the IHRC.

We encourage you to browse the gallery—a visual documentation of the initiatives that strengthen the international authority of the IHRC and its Secretary-General.

The IHRC Alliance humanitarian team, distinguished by their official vests, is shown here coordinating and delivering large-scale aid shipments to the Gaza Strip. The relief mission—conducted in close partnership with 25 approved Palestinian organisations and officially recognised by the Government of Israel—ensured the transparent, direct distribution of food and essential supplies to vulnerable families. These images capture the dedication of the field team and the gratitude of Gaza residents, highlighting efforts that bring hope, sustenance, and dignity to civilians facing crisis.

The official gallery documents the participation of Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik, IHRC Secretary-General, Peacemaker in the inauguration ceremony of H.E. Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, re-elected President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Upon official invitation, the Secretary-General attended the state ceremony at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa on 20 January 2024, as well as the presidential banquet at the Palais du Peuple and the cultural performance “Up the Congo River” presented by the National Ballet of the DRC. These images highlight the diplomatic engagement and ongoing partnership between the International Human Rights Commission and the authorities of the DRC, built on a foundation of bilateral diplomatic agreement and mutual respect.

IHRC Secretary-General Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik and delegation during official meetings in Tbilisi, Georgia, with President Ruslan Abashidze of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia and his deputy, General Anzor Margiani.
The talks focused on expanding humanitarian assistance, strengthening partnerships, and discussing the establishment of a permanent Diplomatic Mission in Tbilisi.

IHRC Corporation and the Secretariat of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights sign a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) – establishing a strategic partnership for human rights and humanitarian action in Ukraine.

This gallery documents the official visit of Prof. h.c. Rafal Marcin Wasik IHRC, Secretary-General, Peacemaker to Nigeria, accompanied by H.E. J. Tatarowski, Ambassador at Large, for the IHRC Symposium on International Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflicts: An African Perspective. Upon arrival in Abuja, the delegation was warmly welcomed by H.E. Ambassador (Dr.) Duru Hezekiah, Head of the IHRC Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, who emphasized the importance of this first diplomatic mission in strengthening partnership with the Government of Nigeria and marking the official inauguration of the Nigeria Central Office.

This photo gallery documents the successful intervention of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) leading to the release of Polish citizen Mr. Mariusz Majewski from imprisonment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The images illustrate key moments from the diplomatic process—made possible by the IHRC’s official agreement with the DRC government—including meetings, negotiations, and the involvement of IHRC Ambassador Nadia Harahiri. The gallery also features Mr. Majewski’s personal expression of gratitude to IHRC for the organisation’s effective support and commitment to human rights advocacy.

More details:

https://www.facebook.com/mariusz.majewski.vip/videos/845267864326676/?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr

Photo Gallery: IHRC Delegation Visit to Chad – 28 March 2022
This gallery presents highlights from the official visit of the IHRC delegation, led by Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik, to N’Djamena, Chad. The mission included the opening of IHRC’s Regional Diplomatic Headquarters, participation in Women’s Week (SENAFET), and a diplomatic dinner honouring human rights advocates. The visit was covered by Chad’s national television and held under the official invitation of the Chadian Ministry of Women.

More details:
Diplomatic Diner | Chairman Visits Chad | Ministry of Women in Chad

Photo: Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik, IHRC Secretary-General, Peacemaker – Statement after Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine
This photo shows IHRC Secretary-General Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik during his official statement broadcast on Kyiv Television following the parliamentary elections in Ukraine. The televised appearance provided international commentary and insights on the electoral process and the democratic transition.

Dawid Szablowski
Editor-in-Chief & Publisher, IHRC News
Head of IHRC Press Department

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Jak International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) postrzega rolę i kondycję polskich funkcjonariuszy granicznych w 2025 roku

Miejsce i data:
Kielce, 4 lipca 2025

W obliczu narastającej presji migracyjnej i rosnącej niestabilności na granicach Unii Europejskiej, funkcjonariusze polskiej Straży Granicznej pełnią służbę w warunkach skrajnego obciążenia – fizycznego, psychicznego i moralnego. Każdego dnia wspierają bezpieczeństwo całej wspólnoty europejskiej, często kosztem własnego komfortu, spokoju i życia rodzinnego.

International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) wyraża pełne uznanie i solidarność z funkcjonariuszami Straży Granicznej Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej. Ich zadaniem jest nie tylko ochrona terytorium państwa, ale także pierwsza linia obrony konstytucyjnego ładu, prawa obywateli do bezpieczeństwa oraz porządku publicznego. To właśnie są fundamentalne prawa człowieka – prawo do życia, wolności i ochrony przed zagrożeniem.

„Wierzymy, że prawa człowieka i bezpieczeństwo nie są przeciwieństwami, lecz wzajemnie się wzmacniają. Bez skutecznych służb granicznych nie ma realnej ochrony wspólnoty. Jednak bez godnych warunków pracy i równego traktowania tych służb, nie może być mowy o sprawiedliwym państwie.” – Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik, IHRC Secretary – General, Peacemaker

W 2025 roku polscy funkcjonariusze Straży Granicznej mierzą się z bezprecedensowymi wyzwaniami, obejmującymi zarządzanie przepływami migracyjnymi na wschodniej granicy Unii Europejskiej, szczególnie w kontekście trwających kryzysów geopolitycznych w państwach sąsiednich. Ważnym elementem pracy Straży Granicznej jest wdrażanie nowoczesnych technologii nadzoru i monitoringu, przy jednoczesnym zapewnieniu poszanowania praw jednostki. Jednocześnie kluczowym wyzwaniem pozostaje utrzymanie najwyższych standardów humanitarnych nawet w warunkach podwyższonego ryzyka i presji społecznej.

Pomimo profesjonalizmu i zaangażowania, funkcjonariusze Straży Granicznej narażeni są często na nieuzasadnioną krytykę, niezrozumienie oraz ogromny ciężar emocjonalny związany z podejmowaniem decyzji o dalekosiężnych skutkach – zarówno dla bezpieczeństwa państwa, jak i dla ludzkiej godności.

Międzynarodowa Komisja Praw Człowieka apeluje o kontynuację działań na rzecz zagwarantowania godnych warunków pracy wszystkim funkcjonariuszom służb granicznych, poszanowania praw człowieka oraz międzynarodowych standardów przy wykonywaniu zadań ochrony granic, a także konstruktywnego dialogu pomiędzy władzami, społeczeństwem obywatelskim oraz organizacjami międzynarodowymi, w celu wypracowania najlepszych praktyk, wzmacniających zarówno bezpieczeństwo, jak i ochronę praw wszystkich osób, niezależnie od ich statusu na granicy.

IHRC ponawia gotowość do wspierania polskiej Straży Granicznej we wszelkich działaniach mających na celu ochronę podstawowych praw oraz zapewnienie bezpieczeństwa Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej i Unii Europejskiej.

Dawid Szabłowski
Head of IHRC Press Department

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