Determined to eliminate torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment in Nigeria, the federal government has inaugurated the National Committee Against Torture (NCAT), in recognition of the increasing cases of torture across the country.
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MEDIA PARLEY: OJUKWU REASSURES JOURNALISTS OF COMMITMENT TO A WIDE, SAFE MEDIA SPACE
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has assured Nigerian journalists of its commitment to work with all stakeholders to ensure that the media space remains wide, safe and secure for journalism practice and freedom of expression.
NHRC, NAOWA STRATEGISE FOR IMPROVED PARTNERSHIP
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reiterated its commitment to improve on the existing partnership with the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) to make more impact on the humanitarian needs of the vulnerable groups in the society.
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN DAY: NHRC DONATES ITEMS TO SURVIVORS OF SGBV
As the World commemorates the 2022 International Humanitarian Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reaffirmed commitments to assist victims of human rights violations as it presents items to survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Abuja.
2022 WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY: NHRC URGES CITIZENS TO BE ADVOCATES/BENEFACTORS OF SOCIAL SERVICE
As Nigeria joins the rest of the global community to mark the 2022 World Humanitarian Day (WHD), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) urges citizens to be advocates of humanitarian services, particularly with the high scale violence and the attendant humanitarian issues in parts of the country.
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NHRC HOLDS GUBERNATORIAL TOWNHALL ON HUMAN RIGHTS ACROSS 18 STATES
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NHRC APPOINTS SPECIAL INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE PANEL ON COUNTER INSURGENCY OPERATIONS IN THE NORTH EAST
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NHRC COMMISERATES WITH HERDSMEN OVER ALLEGED ERRONEOUS BOMBING IN NASARAWA
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NHRC WILL PROBE ALLEGED ABORTION OF PREGNANCIES BY MIITARY---OJUKWU
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NHRC TASKS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON PASSAGE OF ELECTORAL OFFENCES BILL
