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Two 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…

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“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…

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INTERNATIONAL 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…

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FOSTER 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…

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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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We wish you all a happy holiday!

It has been an absolute pleasure having you all as our support system this year, in our fight to promote the rights of women and children. As we vacate today, December 20, 2022 for the year, we wish to continue this journey with you next year come January 9, 2023, which will be our official…

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