Elargir l’espace démocratique

Widening the democratic space by increasing civil society participation in public life; in particular that of women and discriminated g

Widening the democratic space.
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Fighting discrimination

Fighting inequalities and discrimination; in particular racial discrimination and those based on gender, religion, and toward other mar

Fighting Discrimination
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Conflict, Violence and Insecurity

Defend the rights of the most vulnerable in situations of conflict, violence and insecurity.

Conflict, Violence and Insecurity
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Human Rights Mechanisms

Strengthen the effectiveness of international instruments to promote and protect human rights.

Human Rights Mechanisms
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Développement et sphère économique

Incorporate human rights norms and principles in development and in the economic sphere

Development and economic sphere
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The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

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High‑Level Briefing with Border Officials on Findings from Border Monitoring Missions and Assessments

Submitted by ohchradmin on Thu, 02/12/2026 - 12:18
High-Level Briefing in Abuja to review the findings from recent human rights monitoring missions

On 14 October 2025, OHCHR and NHRC convened a High-Level Briefing in Abuja to review the findings from recent human rights monitoring missions at Seme and Idiroko borders. The briefing validated key gaps and highlighted steps for border agencies to rehabilitate facilities, adopt standardized tools, strengthen staff welfare, deploy NAPTIP officers and interpreters, and expand community sensitization and inter-agency cooperation. A joint communiqué was adopted to guide follow-up and accountability.