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Child labour in Nigeria is the employment of children under the age of 18 in a manner that restricts or prevents them from basic education and development. Child labour is pervasive in every state of the country. [1] In 2006, the number of child workers was estimated at 15 million. [2] [3] Poverty is a major factor that drives child labour in ...
The bill for Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) was enacted in 2013 and passed by the House of Representatives (Nigeria) on May 14, 2015 and passed by the Senate of Nigeria May 14, 2015. [6] The two legislative houses completed all the processes and transmitted the bill for assent to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
One of those factors is marriage and pregnancy occurring at an early age for Nigerian women and this is more profound in the northern region of Nigeria, among Hausa communities. The North has a maternal mortality rate of 21 maternal deaths per 1000 pregnancies, which is higher in comparison to the country's overall maternal mortality rate.
Human rights in Nigeria are protected under the current constitution of 1999. [1] While Nigeria has made major improvements in human rights under this constitution, the American Human Rights Report of 2012 notes several areas where more improvement is needed, which includes: [2] abuses by Boko Haram, killings by government forces, lack of social equality and issues with freedom of speech.
It is estimated that roughly 15 million Nigerians live abroad to seek an education, jobs, and a better quality of life than in Nigeria. [9] Harsh economic conditions that have increased unemployment and underemployment, a large population, political instability, insecurity and porous borders are factors that heighten this problem in Nigeria.
Gender inequality in Nigeria is influenced by different cultures and beliefs. In most parts of Nigeria , women are considered subordinate to their male counterparts, especially in Northern Nigeria [ 1 ] as well as in other sectors including the Nigeria music industry , politics , and education sector. [ 2 ]
There are several human right activists in Nigeria. [1] This is a list of notable Nigerian human rights activists in a list. Name Adeola Austin Oyinlade: Aminu Kano:
In 2003, Nigeria adopted the Child Rights Act to domesticate the Convention on the Rights of the Child. [1] The Children's Rights Act of 2003 expands the human rights bestowed to citizens in Nigeria's 1999 constitution to children. [1] Although this law was passed at the Federal level, it is only effective if State assemblies also codify the ...