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HRCRC 2019 NEWSLETTER IS OUT

The 2019 Edition of the annual HRCRC Newsletter telling our story since the last publication is out. Here is an excerpt of the Director’s Preface:

I cordially introduce you to this edition of HRCRC Newsletter. This edition brings to you stories, articles and news of our activities since the last edition. The period covered includes amongst other activities, the implementation of the Peaceful 2019 Electioneering in Ebonyi Project; – between January and June 2019 and sponsored by Irish Aid and St Patrick’s Missionary Society SPS. Also, there is a centre spread of pictures telling our story more than words ever could.

We have also included in this edition The Concise Report of our observations of the last elections in Ebonyi state; as well as an article summarising the pre, during and post-election processes.

Also, for your digest are real stories that have been enhanced as articles to both provide a relatable background to the reality of our world today, as well as lessons to garner from. Whilst names have been changed to protect the identities of the parties, the stories – ranging from violations against women and children, girl child subjugation, land conflicts, Human Rights etc – are real and will hopefully be enlightening and insightful.

Importantly, this edition contains articles about the just domesticated Administration of Criminal Justice Act / Law in Ebonyi state and the implications, as well as the new Nigerian Correctional Service NCS Act replacing the Nigerian Prison Service and how the new changes could help make our Criminal Justice System more efficient.

I hope you find it a good read

George Etamesor

Acting Executive Director

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HRCRC organizes Human Rights Training for Police Officers in Ebonyi State Command

The very Successful and interactive training touched on the Police Act vs the Nigerian Constitution, The instruments of Human Rights and the ACJA especially in light of the just domesticated ACJL in Ebonyi state. Together we will make Human Rights a reality in the land

In collaboration with Youths for Human Rights International and National Human Rights Commission, HRCRC organized a One Day Training on Human Rights for Police Officers of Ebony State Command.

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HRCRC, Volunteers and Clubs officially signs up to SPS Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

A core part of HRCRC work is on Child Protection and sensitization. Along with Raphael Ukusaga, – the designated child safeguarding officer of St Patrick’s Missionary Society SPS West Africa District, our mother organization – HRCRC visited Comprehensive High School, Oriuzor in Ezza North to sensitize her teachers and students on child rights/Protection and revitalize the child rights club in a bid to sustain the awareness campaign.

Also, we visited the traditional rulers of the Ezza nation for same purpose…

Furthermore, the resource person; Mr. Raphael Okusaga, Child safeguarding officer of St. Patrick’s Missionary Society, West-Africa region during a training for all workers and volunteers of the organisation across all our branches in Ebonyi state.

The Child Right Act (2003) is a legal instrument that provides for the measures meant to ensure the development and protection of children.
Vulnerable adults are persons who, though above 18years are dependent on others by virtue of old age, illness, mental incapacity, etc.

The traditions and rituals of our communities have an impact on how children and vulnerable adults are valued and cared for.

We are committed to ensuring that our values, beliefs and attitude towards children and vulnerable adult are tailored into influencing our ability to act to towards safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

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MEDIA CAMPAIGN

HRCRC has continued to sustain her media campaign on UNITY FM 101.5 to talk about issues that bother on Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, Human Rights, holding leaders accountable amongst other realistic issues.

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HRCRC: Experts at ADR

Complainant: “You may investigate this matter, to ascertain who is right, who is telling the truth.”
Mediator: “When we find out who’s telling the truth, what do we do with the information?”
Complainant: “So some sort of punishment can be meted out on the wrong party.”

As an organization, we have entertained cases where parties hold on to the above idea about dispute resolution.

Mediation, conciliation and arbitration as alternative method to dispute resolution fosters a win-win situation, where parties are not told who is wrong and who is right, but are made to consciously see their own mistakes and voluntarily through compromise, bury the hatchet and seek peace and reconciliation.

Mediation and conciliation does not seek to ascertain who is wrong and punish him (this is solely the purpose of litigation), it seeks to solve the problem, mend the rift and salvage the relationship between both parties.
This method is currently encouraged by our court as they insist on parties exhausting the option of settling out of court through mediation and conciliation before litigation.

HRCRC as a organization is saddled with the responsibility of fighting for the human rights of everyone. However, in matter which are not about fundamental rights enforcement, we wage peace, we resolve conflicts because we are Human Rights and CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTRE.

“Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called the sons of God.”

Do have a peaceful weekend.
From all of us @hrcrc.