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Normalising Sexual and Gender Based Violence through any platform is irresponsible. Here at the National Human Rights Commission, the plight of women and girls are a priority. We receive reports and cases that will trouble anyone who hears about them.
Rape is not a joke.
We received this video from a twitter user @Yahmadmdk
This is a clear example of what should NOT happen to Nigerians in the course of law enforcement & protection of lives.
If you have further information on when and where this happened, reach out to us.
#NigerianLivesMatter
I just finished my interview with @TheFavoredWoman in which I touched on the need to protect the rights of women & girls especially in these uncertain #COVID19 times & my attention was called to this terrible skit.
RAPE IS NOT A JOKE!
What is portrayed in this skit is a crime.
National Human Rights Commission commends Nigerian Govts over the actions taken so far to stem the tide of COVID-19 pandemic . Calls on security agencies not to employ any acts of torture in the discharge of govt. directives.
Executive Secretary NHRC Tony Ojukwu has promised to join forces with other stakeholders to ensure that Bills that are anti democratic and tend to shrink democratic space do not see the light of the day.
COVID 19:NHRC directs staff and members of the public to report all cases of human rights violations by law enforcement agencies to the police and NHRC designated nos.08037875427,08179371339,08034354537,07033398657.
FCT CP 08033027731,Lagos CP 08033438179, Ogun CP 08033438900
“What we want to see is the development of human rights and greater democracy, not just because it is our system but because we think that’s the best way that economic and political development go hand in hand.”
― Tony Blair
Youth #StandUp4HumanRights#HumanRightsDay
After the mass murder in Zaria, it is clear that the military not only used unlawful and excessive force against men, women and children, unlawfully killing hundreds, but then made considerable efforts to try to cover-up these crimes. #4yearsZariaMassacre
We regret decision by Tanzania Govt to block individuals and NGOs from taking cases to African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights. We urge Govt to reconsider. The Court is crucial for justice & accountability in Tanzania.
Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission Tony Ojukwu Esq has called on relevant agencies to mainstream disability issues in their activities as this forms an integral part of any strategy geared towards sustainable development.
https://t.co/JsIY7P4bdu
“When the fundamental principles of human rights are not protected, the centre of our institution no longer holds. It is they that promote development that is sustainable; peace that is secure; and lives of dignity.”
― Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein
#StandUp4HumanRights#HumanRightsDay
“Peace can only last where human rights are respected, where the people are fed, and where individuals and nations are free.”
― 14th Dalai Lama
Youth #StandUp4HumanRights#HumanRightsDay
Second of presentation of the day by Mr Terngu Gwar, Kaduna State Coordinator of National Human Rights Commission is on 'the respect for freedom of religion and association as bedrock to sustainable peace.'
The Executive Secretary NHRC Tony Ojukwu Esq. has reaffirmed the Commission's commitment to do all that is within its powers to protect the rights of everyone living in Nigeria including Nigerian workers.