The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Anambra State had revealed that over 95% of complaints it received were related to Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV). The Coordinator, NHRC in the State, Mr Obinna Maduforo, gave the revelation during a road show held in Awka, the state capital, as part of the 16 Day Activism
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…expresses worry over rate of violence against women and girls in the state National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Anambra state has expressed worry over the rate at which violence is perpetrated in the state, especially against women and girls. State Coordinator, Mr Obinna Maduforo stated this in Awka at a round table organized by
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…says the frequency at which gender based violence is perpetrated in the society calls for a sustained sensitization and awareness campaign, which only National Human Rights Commission cannot handle The National Human Rights Commission, (NHRC) on Friday said seventy percent of cases reported to its office in Anambra State bother on domestic abuse. The State
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…says we’re ready to partner on the promotion, protection and enforcement of human rights in the State Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command has reassured the National Human Rights Commission of the Command’s determination to partner with the agency on the promotion, protection and enforcement of human rights in the State.
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…mother says she left Miracle with his father to use the convenience, when the incident happened. The National Human Right Commission (NHRC) and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Imo State chapter have called on the Imo State Government and the Nigeria Police Force to immediately arrest and prosecute one Mr Confidence Amatobi, for
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Former Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Bem Angwe, joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, on Saturday. Angwe, appointed by former President Goodluck Jonathan as NHRC Executive Secretary, was not a card-carrying member of any political party before his recent journey into partisan politics. He was officially welcomed
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