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NHRC ASSURES FIDA OF IMPROVED PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT RIGHTS OF VULNERABLE GROUPS

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has assured the International Federation of Female Lawyers (FIDA) of an enhanced partnership to protect the rights of women and children as well as other vulnerable groups in Nigeria.

NHRC RESPONDS TO A CASE OF HEINOUS CHILD ABUSE

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Kaduna State Office took immediate action in response to a disturbing case of child abuse involving Abubakar Sani, a young boy who was subjected to brutal treatment by his father.

NHRC LEADS STAKEHOLDER REVIEW ON IMPLEMENTATION OF HIV AND AIDS ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights of people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, as it convened a 3-day stakeholder review meeting in Lagos to assess the implementation of the HIV and AIDS Anti-Discrimination Act, 2014.

SPEECH BY DR. TONY OJUKWU, OFR, SAN, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE APRIL 2025 HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION DASHBOARD

Date: 16th May, 2025

Distinguished Guests, Colleagues, Fellow Nigerians,

Workers Day 2025: Upholding the Rights and Dignity of Nigerian Workers amidst Economic Challenges.

As the global community commemorates the 2025 International Labour Day otherwise known as Workers Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) extends its solidarity to all Nigerian workers whose untiring commitment continues to drive the nation's progress, even amidst daunting economic challenges.