Nigeria: Thousands killed, hundreds forcibly disappeared in two years in South-East region
The Nigerian authorities’ persistent failure to address the security crisis in the country’s South-East region has created a free-for-all reign…
Big News: Top International Awards for Exceptional Humanitarian Work
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) Geneva has announced that His Excellency Umar Namadi, Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Nigeria,…
Malawi: Elections offer an opportunity to end human rights violations
Malawi’s presidential and parliamentary candidates must ensure the promotion and protection of human rights before, during and after elections, Amnesty…
Unite to Build IHRC Corporate Official Residence in Abuja
Join us as we mark the beginning of new era in Human right and development in Africa. Date: Friday 29th…
Breaking News: Governor Umar Namadi Recognized for Humanitarian Leadership
Breaking News: Governor Umar Namadi Recognized for Humanitarian Leadership We have some exciting news coming in from the Africa Headquarters…
Eritrea: Human Rights Council must vote to extend Special Rapporteur’s mandate
Ahead of the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) which is scheduled to decide on numerous draft…
Mozambique: Authorities must investigate reports of more than 300 unlawful killings during post-election protest crackdownÂ
Mozambique’s Frelimo-led government must urgently launch investigations into reports of widespread human rights violations committed during the ongoing crackdown on…
Violence, death and injustice: A beginner’s guide to human rights in Nigeria
As Nigerians prepare to go to the polling stations to elect their President on 28 March, we take a look…
Nigeria: Pardoned torture victim ‘overwhelmed’ by campaign to spare his life
A Nigerian torture victim wrongfully sentenced to death for a crime committed when he was 16 years old has been…
Nigeria/Netherlands: Kiobel witness hearing key chance to hold Shell to account over human rights abuses
A witness hearing examining Shell’s role in the execution of nine men in Nigeria in the 1990s is a key…