The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has warned the security and law enforcement agencies in Nigeria to desist from subjecting Citizens or other foreigners living in the Country to any form of torture, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment in the course of their investigations.
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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). In view of the above, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in partnership with Women Advocate Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) and United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is seeking for a Senior Legal Expert for drafting primary national legislation on protection of education from attack.
The Special Independent Investigative Panel on Human Rights Violations in Counter-Insurgency Operations in the North East Nigeria (SIIP NORTH EAST) has concluded hearing on Reuters reports.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) condemns in strong terms the killing of 16 soldiers (officers and men) and some civilians on Thursday, March 14, 2024. The killings were allegedly carried out by youths from Okuama community in Ugheli South local government area of Delta State while soldiers were on a peace mission to the community.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has enjoined Nigerians to join forces in solidarity to eliminate customs, behaviours and regulations that negatively impact women.
NHRC MOURNS JUSTICE AYOOLA (RTD)
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS OF TERRORISM: HONORING THEIR SACRIFICES AND RESILIENCE - OJUKWU
Statement by the National Human Rights Commission on the Judgement of the High Court of Bauchi State of Nigeria in the case of Mr. Hamisu Abdullahi
NHRC Condemns Illegal Invasion of NLC Office
#ENDBADGOVERNANCEINNIGERIA PROTEST: NHRC CONDEMNS CONTINOUS USE OF FORCE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
