Leading human rights activists are set for a face-off with the top brass of Directorate of State Security (DSS) and Nigerian Police at the 2019 “Human Rights Summit” in Lagos.
The summit which is regarded by human rights watchers as the largest gathering of such activists is usually an open event with no cost to attend and this year’s encourages more youths participation.
The organiser said that in line with this year’s theme, many university and high school students have also been invited to attend the summit.
“Under our generic call to action ‘Stand Up for Human rights,’ we aim to celebrate the potential of youth as constructive agents of change, amplify their voices, and engage a broad range of global audiences in the promotion and protection of rights. The campaign, led by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), is designed to encourage, galvanise, and showcase how youth all over the world stand up…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
