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Mr. Tony Ojukwu of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was elected vice-president of the African Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ANPMN) during its Fourth Annual Conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the urgent rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo, Nigeria. Police have denied claims regarding their rescue, indicating the victims are still missing.
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has issued a warning that a proposed draft law for the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) could undermine its institutional independence.
The Nigerian military's Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied claims of civilian casualties following an airstrike in Zamfara, stating there is no evidence to support such allegations. This comes as the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) demands explanations regarding the reported civilian deaths.
India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested a report following an incident where one student died and 100 others fell ill after consuming food at a school.
The ordinances related to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) have been repealed.
Outgoing commissioners of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) have warned that the repeal of an ordinance could endanger victims of disappearances and "July fighters."
Bangladesh has reversed previously implemented reforms concerning its judiciary and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), drawing scrutiny over the country's legal and human rights landscape.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Bangladesh is facing uncertainty as a parliamentary panel opposes the approval of an ordinance.
Thirty-one years after its establishment, the Nigerian Federal Government is taking steps to strengthen the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which was founded during the military regime of General Sani Abacha.
India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of media reports indicating a significant rise in missing persons cases, issuing notices to five states and expressing serious concerns about human rights violations.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Maharashtra Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, demanding a detailed report within two weeks regarding the death of 18 workers at an explosives manufacturing unit.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has warned that hate speech poses a significant threat to democracy in Nigeria, particularly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, emphasized the danger.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and other organizations are raising awareness about the critical need for the protection and well-being of elderly persons in Nigeria. Speakers emphasized that older persons are valuable custodians of wisdom and memory.
The Nigerian National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) reported a significant surge in reported violations, recording 266,787 human rights complaints during April.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is calling for stronger inter-agency collaboration and the implementation of the National Action Plan on human rights.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised concerns about the additional financial burden imposed by private publishers' textbooks, stating it undermines free education, and has requested a report on the matter.
India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested a report concerning the alleged house arrest of 20,000 residents in Uttarakhand, following a controversy surrounding an 'I Love Mohammad' march.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) reported receiving 659,617 complaints in the first quarter of 2026, describing the data as a clear call to action.
An FIR has been filed targeting an 'insider' in connection with a data leak from India's food regulator, prompting the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to take cognisance and issue notices to the Health Ministry, FSSAI, and Delhi Police.
Nine Nigerian states have recorded over 10,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the past two months, which the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) describes as a persistent and growing protection crisis.
India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested an action taken report from several ministries regarding the risks posed to children's data online.
Civil society organizations in Bangladesh are urging the government to pass the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) ordinance without any changes. This call was reported by Dhaka Tribune.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken notice of reports concerning Indian workers allegedly held captive in Thailand and has sought comments from the Ministry of External Affairs.
On Democracy Day, Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) urged INEC and politicians to ensure accountability and credible elections in 2027, reaffirming its commitment to monitoring electoral processes.
Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has trained its staff on addressing digital human rights abuses, recognizing the digital ecosystem as integral to society.
New draft legislation in Bangladesh seeks to reduce the powers previously granted to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and those related to ordinances on disappearances.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for advance action from 21 states and Delhi to protect vulnerable groups from impending heatwaves.
Baze University and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) have jointly commemorated the 20th anniversary of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, highlighting its role in protecting continental human rights.
Bangladesh's Law Minister commented that the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) misinterpreted certain punishment provisions.
India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) regarding the Gleeden app. The app is accused of promoting extramarital affairs among millions of Indian users, prompting concerns from the commission.
Hasnat has strongly criticized the Bangladesh government regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), using the phrase 'Baaper Doa Human Rights Commission' to express his disapproval.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is seeking justice for Ms. Onu, an Ebonyi woman reportedly murdered and burnt beyond recognition in December 2021 by her cousin over a property dispute.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the prosecution of individuals responsible for sexual assault incidents in Delta State, Nigeria, condemning the acts as 'unacceptable and the height of barbarism'.
Amid ongoing global conflicts, the chief of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has advocated for a complete overhaul of the Paris Principles, which govern national human rights institutions.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has registered a case following the death of an infant in an alleged caste assault at a temple in Nagarkurnool.