One of the Commission’s mandate is to “organize local and international seminar, workshops and conferences on human rights issues of public enlightenment
Child's Right Act (2003) is the law that guarantees the rights of all children in Nigeria. So far 24 out of 36 states of Nigeria have adopted the CRA as a state law.
Freedom of Religion or Belief and Peaceful Assembly
Freedom of Religion or Belief and Peaceful Assembly
The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly, association and religious beliefs protects the coming together of people and individuals working for a common goal.
We work to ensure that everybody have a fair chance to state his/her case
The Commission serves as an extra-judicial mechanism for the respect and enjoyment of human rights. It also provides avenues for public enlightenment, research, and dialogue in order to raise awareness on Human Rights issues.
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In December 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Safe Schools Declaration Ratification Document signifying the Country’s commitment to ratify and uphold the principles of the Safe Schools Declaration (SSD).
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF EDUCATION…NHRC PUSHES FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR ALL
As Nigeria joins the rest of the Global Community to commemorate the International Day of Education, the Executive Secretary (ES) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr.Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN, has
REUTERS REPORT: SIIP-NORTH EAST VISITS REMOTE LOCATIONS IN BORNO STATE
The Special Independent Investigative Panel on Human Rights Violation in Counter-Insurgency Operations in the North-East (SIIP North-East) visited Miaduguri, Borno State once again
BRUTALITY ON NLC PRESIDENT , AN AFFRONT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE CONSTITUTION... OJUKWU
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has vehemently condemned the recent brutality and violence in the arrest of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr. Joe Ajero, in Owerri.
2023 ELECTIONS: NHRC DEPLOYS OVER 800 ELECTION OBSERVERS ACROSS THE FEDERATION
As the voting hours get closer, the National Human Rights Commission has deployed over 800 Election Observers to monitor the general conduct of the 2023 Elections
Human Rights Situation Assessment in Nigeria Book
1. The National Human Rights Commission invites contributions for publication of the Human Rights Situation Assessment in Nigeria Book 2022.
The Human Rights Situation Assessment in Nigeria Book is produced pursuant to Section 5(c) of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act 2010
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Legal senior expert for drafting primary national legislation on protection of education from attack
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, in December 2019, signed the Safe Schools Declaration Ratification Document (enclosed) signalling the country’s commitment to ratify and uphold the principles of the Safe Schools Declaration (SSD).
IWD: MORE WOMEN AT DECISION-MAKING LEVELS CRUCIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT-TONY OJUKWU SAN
As the global community celebrates the 2022 International Women’s Day (IWD), the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has said that inclusion of more women at decision-making levels in the country is crucial for national development.
In its journey to restore human dignity as well as hold perpetrators of human rights violations accountable, the National Human Rights Commission has said the Independent Investigative Panel on alleged human rights violation by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (IIP-SARS) will on Tuesday 1st of March 2022 continue its sitting.
CALL FOR PAPERS FEBRUARY 2022.
THE HUMAN RIGHTS JOURNAL is a publication of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The Journal is usually published annually.
List of Nominees (Federal MDAs, State Governments & CSOs) for the 2021 National Human Rights Awards (NHRA) has been released by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). ...
The Executive Secretary (ES) of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr. Tony Ojukwu Esq, has been designated to be conferred with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) ...
* MALAMI SCORES FG HIGH IN HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION
The Federal Government is committed to the protection of the human rights of all Nigerians and other nationals living in the country...
The Management and Staff of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) have expressed shock over the sudden and unfortunate demise of the Chairperson of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja branch, Dr. Hauwa Evelyn Shekarau.
Shehu Of Borno Pledges Support For Transitional Justice
The Shehu of Borno His Royal Majesty Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al'amin Elkenemi, has pledged his support for the promotion of Reconciliation, Reintegration, and Transitional Justice in North East,...
Press Release On The Arrest /
Detention and Trial of Deji Adeyanju
The attention of the National Human Rights Commission has been drawn to the arrest and detention of Mr. Deji Adeyanju, Civil Rights Activist and Social Critic, by the Nigeria Police...
Press Release Issued By The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission
On 10th October every year, the World Coalition against Death Penalty and the Abolitionists mark World Day against Death Penalty. 2018 World Day against Death Penalty focuses on the living...
The National Human Rights Commission says working with Civil Society Organizations will enable the Commission bridge the gap between it and people in rural areas who suffer various forms of human rights...
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“We thank the National Human Rights Commission for receiving our team in their office today, we are glad to partner with the commission in addressing human rights violation in the state counterinsurgency strategy.”
“ On the other hand, we denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men who are so beguiled and demoralized by the charms of pleasure of the moment, so blinded by desire, that they cannot foresee.”
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“To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences”