Nigeria, Aug. 5 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in partnership with Taiwan's Taipei Trade Office in Nigeria, on Tuesday, gave grants to 11 indigent victims of human rights violations.

Also, some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) present at the occasion held at the NHRC's headquarters in Abuja, offered free empowerment and mental health sessions to the 11 women.

While nine of the 11 selected women received N100,000 each, the two others received N50,000 each.

The Taiwanese representative, Andy Liu, stated that despite the absence of official diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Nigeria, Taiwan remains a valuable partner to Nigeria in various sectors, including women and youth empowerment initiatives.

Mr Liu encourage...