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FOREWORD

The Federal Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Nigeria is charged with the responsibility of maintaining the highest ideals of human rights, rule of law and justice for all. As the coordinating ministry for Human Rights issues, the Federal Ministry of Justice facilitates and reinforces the mandate of the National Human Rights Commission to entrench a culture of respect for human rights and promote national values built on the principles of democracy, accountability and respect for rule of law.

FOREWORD

Human rights are universal and inalienable rights. They are the basic rights and freedoms that every human being is entitled to, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or any other status. These rights include the right to life, liberty, and security of person, freedom of thought, conscience, and expression, and the right to participate in government and to fair and impartial treatment under the law. Unfortunately, human rights violations occur in every corner of the world, and Nigeria is no exception. Despite the country's progress in protecting and promoting human rights, there remain several challenges that need to be addressed. This Human Rights Situation Assessment in Nigeria is a significant contribution towards understanding the current human rights situation in the country

FOREWORD

Sections 5 and 6 of the National Human Rights Commission Act (1995), as amended, give the Commission the mandate to promote, protect and enforce the human rights of Nigerians and all persons living within the country. Furthermore, as a quasi-judicial agency, the Commission is vested with the power to investigate all alleged cases of human rights violations, monitor developments in various thematic areas of human rights, assist victims of human rights violations through appropriate awards and compensation, and bring its findings to the attention of the government. It also serves to ensure government’s compliance with international and regional human rights obligations among other functions and powers

INTRODUCTION

A workplace sexual harassment policy defines unwelcome sexual conduct that can create a hostile or offensive work environment. Sexual harassment generally is a pervading problem and workplace sexual harassment can include a variety of behaviours, including; unwelcome sexual advances or touching, offensive remark about a person’s sex or even request for sexual favours. Any person regardless of gender can be a harasser or a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace