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 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…
Read MorePLEASE LEND YOUR SUPPORT TO SEND A CHILD TO SCHOOL
PARTNERSHIP WITH ETINOSA YVONNE
VIOLENCE AGAINST PERSONS PROHIBITION LAW
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR STREET CHILDREN, 2023
April 12, marked the International Day for Street Children. Basic Rights Counsel Initiative in collaboration with other NGOs organized a One Thousand (1,000) Person March to create awareness of the plight faced by street children in Cross River State. This day signifies the resilience and strength of the One Hundred and Fifty Million (150,000,000) street…
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