The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) declared climate change a human rights emergency, citing its impacts of flooding, drought, and erosion in Nigeria.
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) declared climate change a human rights emergency, citing its impacts of flooding, drought, and erosion in Nigeria.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.NHRC Executive Secretary issues warnings in Abuja during a press conference.1 source
NHRC and NCC announced a partnership to tackle climate change issues in Nigeria.1 source
- President Tinubu established an office to address climate change, while activists called for forest protection amid climate challenges in Nigeria.Sub-event
NHRC declared climate change a human rights emergency in Nigeria.1 source
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The entities involved
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National Human Rights Commission
non-governmental organization in Nigeria
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Tony Ojukwu
A Nigerian author
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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