Mental health is a human right, cannot be neglected – NHRC
Mental health is a human right which should not be ignored, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr Tony Ojukwu , SAN, has haid.
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NHRC records 229 SGBV cases in Adamawa – Official
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Adamawa, says it has recorded 229 cases of Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) between January and Nov. 22, 2022.
NHRC calls for renewed commitment to children’s welfare
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the acceleration of collective efforts to improve on the wellbeing of children and protection against harmful practices. […]
Niger Govt, NHRC partnering to end elder abuse – Commissioner
The Niger State Government is to collaborate with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to end elder abuse in the state. Hajiya Kaltumi Rufai, Permanent […]
NHRC receives 86 complaints in May in Kano — Coordinator
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kano State, said it received 86 complaints of human rights abuses in May. NHRC’s State Coordinator, Alhaji Shehu […]
Journalists operate, under difficult conditions where freedom is relegated – NHRC
The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)’ Mr Tony Ojukwu, SAN, on Monday said that journalists operate under difficult conditions where freedom is relegated […]
NHRC receives 52 complaints in April in Kano State;”
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kano State, said it received 52 complaints of human rights abuses in the month of April. NHRC’s State […]
Post insurgency: NHRC trains Journalists on reconciliation, transitional justice in North East
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commenced training of journalists in North East on promoting reconciliation, reintegration and transitional justice. The News Agency of […]
Journalists, oxygen of democracy, agents of change, development- NHRC
By Edith Nwapi The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday described journalists as the oxygen of democracy, agents of change and development. The Executive […]
NHRC records 93 cases of human right violations in Adamawa
By Ibrahim Kado The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recorded no fewer than 93human right violations between January and April 18 in Adamawa. Grace […]
NHRC receives 238 complaints in 2 months in Kano State
By Bosede Olufunmi The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kano State, says it has received 238 complaints of human rights abuse between February and […]
NHRC expresses concern over incessant ASUU strike
By Edith Nwapi The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over the incessant strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The […]
NHRC Independent Investigation panel resumes sitting, March 1
By Edith Nwapi The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday stated that its Independent Investigation panel would resume sitting on March 1. This is […]
NHRC calls for urgent action against female genital mutilation
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for urgent action by well-meaning individuals and organisations to join the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). […]
NHRC receives 52 cases in 1 month in Kano – Official
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kano State on Wednesday said that it received 52 cases of human rights abuses in January. NHRC’s State […]
NHRC records 524 sexual, gender-based violence complaints in 2021
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kaduna recorded 524 complaints of Sexual and gender-based violence against women in 2021. The State Coordinator of the […]
NHRC receives 700 complaints in 2021 in Kaduna
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) received 700 complaints of human rights abuse in Kaduna in 2021. The Coordinator of the commission in the state, […]
NHRC records 154 rights abuse cases in Adamawa
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), said it recorded 154 human rights abuse and violation cases in Adamawa in 2021. Grace Mamza, the Acting State […]
Speak out against human rights violation – NHRC urges Lagos residents
The Coordinator, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Lagos State, Mr Lucas Koyejo, has advised residents in the state to speak out whenever their rights are […]
NHRC urges FG to mainstream interest of people with disabilities into NDP
The National Human Rights Commission has called on the Federal Government to mainstream the interest of people living with disability into the National Development Plans […]
NHRC urges speedy passage of VAPP Bill in Yobe
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on Yobe House of Assembly to speedly pass the Violation Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act and Child […]
NHRC receives 148 cases in Kano
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in Kano State, says it has recorded 148 cases in the last two months in the state. The State […]
Sexual Gender-based Violence: Cumbersome judicial processes major hindrance to justice – NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has identified cumbersome judicial processes as the major hindrance to prosecution and getting justice for victims of sexual and […]
NHRC advocates increased political participation for PWDs
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on Friday advocated for increased participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the political system to vote and be […]
NHRC, Centre partner to promote rights of people with disabilities
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its readiness to partner with the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CDD), an NGO to protect and […]