The 2019 International Human Rights Day celebrations brought out management and staff of the NHRC led by the Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu Esq alongside other stakeholders to the streets of Abuja. The theme of the Day Youth Standing Up for Human Rights is an acknowledgement of the role of young people in the promotion and protection of human rights.

The 2019 Human Rights Summit and Award organised by the National Human Rights commission in Collaboration with other Stakeholders took Place Between 8-10th December 2019. The summit which attracted over 250 participants all over the country has as its Theme: ADOPTING RIGHTS- BASED APPROACH IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA.
The outcome of the Summit according to Executive Secretary, NHRC Tony Ojukwu Esq will assist Nigeria in fulfilling its international regional and national human rights obligations.

The 2019 Human Rights Quiz competition for FCT Secondary Schools kicked off Activities marking the celebration of the 2019 International Human Rights Day. Executive Secretary NHRC Tony Ojukwu Esq declared the competition open.