On HRCRC’s Advocacy to the Chief Judge of Ebonyi State

On HRCRC's Advocacy to the Chief Judge of Ebonyi State

On HRCRC’s Advocacy to the Chief Judge of Ebonyi State -So in furtherance of our work of making Justice more accessible incredibly to the indigents – the lost, the least, and the last, HRCRC visited the Chief Judge of Ebonyi State – Justice Elvis Ngene and the Ebonyi State Judiciary. Present were the High Court Chief Registrar and other officials.

We thank the CJ and the Judiciary for the collaborative, guiding, and symbiotic relationship we have enjoyed over the years; and we hope that the fruits from the meeting will culminate in upholding the Standard of the Rule of Law, Justice, and Peace.

HRCRC Facilitates Training on VAPP Law Implementation

HRCRC Facilitates Training on VAPP Law Implementation

HRCRC Facilitates Training on VAPP Law Implementation: So Ebonyi State Gender Based Violence Taskforce, supported by USAID IHP held a 3-day workshop to boost the implementation of the VAPP law in Ebonyi State; and Access to Justice for GBV Survivors.

The Workshop which was facilitated by HRCRC’s George Etamesor, and has Magistrates, law enforcement, service providers, and other stakeholders came up with an implementation plan to achieve the goal; and ultimately eradicate GBV in our society.

HRCRC’s Peace Building Intervenes In Family and Dispute

HRCRC's Peace Building Intervenes In Family and Dispute

HRCRC’s Peace Building Intervenes In Family and Dispute: So, as part of our little contributory efforts to building a more peaceful society, especially in Ebonyi, HRCRC intervened in a family land dispute that eventually metamorphosed into a communal conflict in Anyim Azuinyaba of Ishielu LGA. The deliberate intervention which lasted from the 5th of February to the 4th of July saw stages of reconciliation of the village peace committee set up by the national town union, the village head, and the entire community stakeholders.

 

HRCRC Amidst Other CSO’s Meets with Ebonyi Commissioner of Grants

HRCRC Amidst Other CSO's Meets with Ebonyi Commissioner of Grants

HRCRC Amidst Other CSO’s Meets with Ebonyi Commissioner of Grants: Amidst other strategic meets, HRCRC today joined USAID Partners, WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, MDAs, CSOs amongst others in Ebonyi State; in a first meeting with the newly appointed Commissioner for Grants and Donor agencies; chatting the way forward for development in the state.

HRCRC Amidst Other CSO's Meets with Ebonyi Commissioner of Grants
HRCRC Amidst Other CSO’s Meets with Ebonyi Commissioner of Grants

HRCRC Marks Her Annual Safeguarding Week

HRCRC Marks Her Annual Safeguarding Week

HRCRC Marks Her Annual Safeguarding Week: And so HRCRC marked her annual Safeguarding for Children and vulnerable adults week this past week. This Annual event is facilitated by our mother organization – St. Patrick’s Missionary Society SPMS through her Safeguarding Officer for West Africa – Raphael Okusaga.

Events kicked off with an in-house meeting for staff on Gender Referral Pathways in Ebonyi State on Thursday.
Friday Started with Safeguarding and Trauma Training for the Ebonyi State Gender Based Violence GBV Taskforce. This task force is a multi-sectoral group made of different line organizations, ministries, and agencies; with HRCRC a member of the Steering Committee. The training was Facilitated by Raphael Okusaga.
HRCRC thereafter visited the Ebonyi State Remand Home for Juveniles and an Orphanage for vulnerable children and the helpless run by Trinitarian Missionary Sisters; discussing safeguarding and attendant policies at each instance.
Saturday marked the grand finale with a refresher workshop on safeguarding, trauma, and self-care for HRCRC staff and volunteers; followed by a Recommitment and signing of recommitment to safeguarding for all staff and volunteers.
Our deepest gratitude to SPS, especially her District of West Africa, to the safeguarding office, and to Raphael Okusaga for coming.

HRCRC Marks Her Annual Safeguarding Week
HRCRC Marks Her Annual Safeguarding Week