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Human Rights Day March in Abuja

High Commissioner Dr Andrew Pocock joined fellow Ambassadors, human rights activists & members of the public for a march through the center of Abuja to celebrate International Human Rights Day.

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Start of the march for Human Rights day in Abuja

Start of the march for Human Rights day in Abuja

On 10 December British High Commissioner Dr Andrew Pocock joined fellow Ambassadors, human rights activists and members of the public for a march through the center of Abuja to celebrate International Human Rights Day.

Start of the march for Human Rights day in Abuja

Start of the march for Human Rights day in Abuja

The Day marks the 65th Anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, one of the United Nations first achievements and the first global commitment to human rights.

March for Human Rights day in Abuja

March for Human Rights day in Abuja

The UK remains committed to upholding human rights in Nigeria and around the world.

March for Human Rights day in Abuja

March for Human Rights day in Abuja

Published 11 December 2013