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Rights

November 11, 2022

Taliban moral ministry bans Afghan women from visiting parks

The Taliban said they respected women’s rights in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic law.

November 11, 2022

2023 Campaigns: Candidates not talking about police brutality, other human rights issues, says NHRC

Mr Ojukwu decried the level of hate speech mudslinging that has crept into political campaigns ahead of the 2023 general elections.

November 11, 2022

South Korean president condemned for banning journalists from plane

President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been criticized for attacking press freedom following the ban of the MBC TV crew from the country’s presidential plane press pool

Yoon Suk Yeol
November 10, 2022

UN General Assembly adopts resolution against child abuse

UN member states have adopted a resolution making November 18 the World Day for Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence.

November 10, 2022

UNICEF offers child protection services for vulnerable children in Kaduna

UNICEF has pledged continued partnership with the Kaduna government to reach vulnerable children across the state with quality child protection services.

November 10, 2022

DR Congo deports Reuters journalist Sonia Rolley

French journalist with Reuters Sonia Rolley was expelled on Tuesday after she was denied accreditation by authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

SONIA ROLLEY; REUTERS
November 9, 2022

Kentucky rejects anti-abortion constitutional amendment 

The victory does not automatically reverse abortion bans that have gone into effect.

Abortion (Credit: 123 Healthwise)
November 9, 2022

Ararume slams Buhari with N100 billion lawsuit over removal as NNPC chairman

Mr Ararume claims he had suffered a loss of credibility and goodwill, untold emotional, mental and psychological trauma because of his alleged unlawful removal.

Ararume/NNPC/Buhari
November 9, 2022

2023: Women affairs ministry organises Pink Debate for presidential candidates

Ms Tallen said this was to engage the presidential candidates on their plans and commitment to the development of women and girls.

Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen
November 9, 2022

Russia sends jailed U.S. basketball star Griner to penal camp 

Imprisoned U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, sentenced by a Russian court to nine years in prison, has been transferred to a penal camp.

Brittney Griner