End Witchcraft Branding and Stigmatization Campaign (#EWBS)
Witchcraft branding is an offence punishable under Sections 210 to 215 of the Nigerian Criminal Code Act, LFN 2004. However, this widespread practice has been seen continuously among many communities especially in the southern region of the country which engage in this criminality without any regard for the law. Unsurprisingly, the majority of victims of…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE FOR THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR STREET CHILDREN
JUSTICE PREVAILS!!!
BRCI successfully secured justice for a survivor of rape in Obubra LGA, Cross River State. The perpetrator, Mr. Ernest Odong Oyira, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. However, his sentence has been suspended under strict conditions through a plea bargain. As part of his punishment, Mr. Ernest must compensate the victim’s mother with…
Read MoreTwo Individuals Convicted and Sentenced for Rape
Two individuals have been convicted and sentenced for separate incidents of rape in Cross River State. These cases shed light on the pervasive issue of Rape and the urgent need for stronger measures to combat such crimes. On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Godwin Brown Akpan, a 52-year-old man, was sentenced to two years imprisonment for…
Read More“IT’S ALL IN MY HEAD”: AN IMPACTFUL EXHIBITION BY ETINOSA YVONNE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRCI
You are cordially invited to a multi-layered exhibition showcasing the impactful research titled “Its All in My Head” by Etinosa Yvonne, in collaboration with Basic Rights Counsel Initiative! This thought-provoking work delves deep into the often-overlooked consequences of witchcraft accusations on the mental health of survivors and families of victims of witch-hunt. The exhibition is…
Read MoreINTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD, 2023
Today, is a day to celebrate the incredible potential of every girl around the world: It’s International Day of the Girl Child! This year, we proudly stand together under the empowering theme: “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-Being.” It is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to make a difference in the…
Read MoreFOSTER CARE QUARTERLY MEETING
Today, BRCI hosted her 3rd Foster Care Meeting, uniting passionate foster carers and organizations dedicated to enhancing the lives of fostered and adopted children. The discussions which were facilitated by our Programmes Coordinator-Eseoghene Edoja-Ibor and Kebe Ikpi of Child Protection Network, covered topics such as child safeguarding, safe and non violent disciplinary measures, child witchcraft…
Read MoreA MILESTONE IN CHILD PROTECTION
At Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, we are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our mission to protect and advocate for children’s rights. On August 19, 2011, we documented our first case of abuse and now, we have officially documented our 1000th case of abuse, marking a remarkable journey in safeguarding the well-being of children…
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