On the 29th of May, 2018, the Board of Trustees of HRCRC met at the Theresa Ozo-Nweke conference room in HRCRC office complex at 10 am. In attendance, the founder of HRCRC – Fr. Kevin O’Hara, the chairman of the board – Professor Mkpa Agu Mkpa, Secretary of the board – Barr Mike Ajawachuku PhD, […]
“HUMAN RIGHTS” GAVE ME A FATHER, A FORTUNE AND A FUTURE
By Emmanuel Nweke {This narrative is based on a true-life story from HRCRC archives. But to maintain confidentiality, the names of persons and places appearing in it have been changed. Any similarity with persons or places is mere coincidence. The story itself reflects the work we do and the value we place on building relationships.} […]
‘Ugwu Elom Onele’: The ‘Juju’ Hill
By Dominic A. Okoliko The road leading to Ugwu Elom Onele snake-curves with dimples here and there, so that gliding through it makes you feel as if you are doing a jingle. Whether you are walking or on the popular Okada or in a vehicle, the feel is the same; one time you’re tossed up, […]
Introduction to ‘Know Your Right’
Hello! It is KNOW YOUR RIGHTS project. From HRCRC, Abakaliki, we are glad to share this maiden edition with you. Our task today is simple: we want to introduce you to the project. Think of this story. Ajole is a princess, a daughter of a late wealthy king. Ajole however, did not know who she […]
MY RIGHTS AS A PERSON
Welcome to our second post on Know Your Rights media project. Our interest today is to understand what constitutes rights for an individual, and how this relates to other peoples rights. As usual, we shall begin with a story. Evelyn and Sandra were very good friends. It happened that both friends became pregnant with Sandra […]