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Niger NHRC records 1,000 rights violation cases

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TLDR

  • The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Niger State has recorded over 1,000 human rights violation cases since the start of 2026.
  • The commission collaborates with other organizations, including SCAPAGBV 3.0, to address gender-based violence and sensitize the public on their rights.
  • The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Niger State also reiterated its commitment to ending gender-based violence, emphasizing the need for continued funding for such initiatives.

The Niger State office of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reported a significant caseload, handling over 1,000 human rights violation cases since the beginning of 2026. This figure underscores the ongoing challenges in upholding fundamental rights within the state and highlights the crucial role of the NHRC and its partners in addressing these violations.

I’m from the National Human Rights Commission in Niger State office. I am, as such, a human rights defender and also a gender desk officer, in protecting human rights.

— Hassana MaiyakiA human rights defender at the NHRC Niger State office introduced her role and affiliation.

Hassana Maiyaki, a human rights defender and gender desk officer at the NHRC Niger State office, detailed the commission's collaborative efforts. Partnering with organizations like SCAPAGBV 3.0, the NHRC is actively working to sensitize the public about their rights and the dangers of gender-based violence (GBV). This synergy aims to ensure that perpetrators of GBV are held accountable and that victims have avenues for redress. Maiyaki noted that while many cases are handled directly, others are referred to appropriate authorities when they fall outside the NHRC's direct mandate or when individuals are unaware of their rights.

The contribution of the national human rights is in synergy with other stakeholders. We have been working with the GBV SCAPAGBV 3.0 in sensitising people on their rights and also the dangers of gender based violence in our society, and how to prevent it, how to report such cases to authorities like us that have the mandate to enforce human rights violations.

— Hassana MaiyakiA human rights defender at the NHRC Niger State office explained the commission's collaborative approach to addressing human rights and gender-based violence.

The commitment to combating gender-based violence is further reinforced by the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Niger State. Chairperson Mrs. Bolanle Jibowu expressed FIDA's dedication to protecting the rights of women and children, commending the SCAPAGBV 3.0 project for its success in the state. However, she stressed the critical need for sustained funding to effectively eradicate and prevent GBV. The collaborative spirit between organizations like FIDA and SCAPAGBV 3.0, supported by initiatives like the NHRC's case management, demonstrates a multi-faceted approach to human rights protection in Niger State. From a local perspective, these efforts are vital for community safety and well-being, addressing issues that directly impact citizens' daily lives, often in ways that international reporting might overlook.

The commission has handled over 1000 cases of human rights violations in the state.

— Hassana MaiyakiA human rights defender at the NHRC Niger State office stated the number of cases handled by the commission.
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