NHRC Advocates for Human Rights Education Among Teachers

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) urged teachers to promote human rights education during a capacity-building workshop held in the Federal Capital Territory. Rabi Anwar, the NHRC Director of Legal Services and Enforcement, represented Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu and emphasized the critical role teachers play in shaping students' values and fostering safe, inclusive learning environments.

The workshop aimed to deepen teachers' understanding of human rights principles and equip them to integrate these concepts into their teaching and school management. Anwar called for collaboration among teachers, school administrators, and other stakeholders to enhance human rights education.

Human rights education expert Saka Azimazi discussed the historical development of human rights, including key milestones such as the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Ifeoma Nwakanma highlighted the role of Civic Education teachers in encouraging student participation, while guidance counsellor Henrietta Okechukwu stressed the importance of identifying and responding to human rights violations in schools.