So HRCRC joined the international Community to mark the 2020 World Human Rights Day in collaboration with NHRC and other CSOs. The event which culminated the 16 days of Activism against SGBV was highlighted by lectures, debates and other activities. Happy Human Rights Day!!!
The Term “Next Of Kin” Simpliciter, Does Not Confer The Right Of Inheritance On The Person So Named: Of What Use is the term?
The meaning and the legal implication of the term “next of kin” have been constantly misunderstood by the ordinary public. It appears, though erroneously, that many people think that once you are appointed the next of kin of a person, it automatically gives you the right to inherit the person’s estate upon his demise. In […]
HRCRC and other rights groups confronts Primitive form of punishment and rights abuse in Ebonyi State
Pastor Okochi Chukwu Obeni, the latest victim of jungle justice and primitive punishment – as well as intimidation by the political class in Ebonyi state. He is from Ohaechara Eziome Okochi, Amasiri community, Afikpo North LGA of Ebonyi State. Two days ago, following a Facebook post he made, perceived to be distasteful to the chairman […]
LAND CONFLICT; MOTHER OF DISPUTES – by Moses Ekeke
Conflict may be defined as “the strife for the mastery; hostile contest, battle, struggle, fighting between opposition, simultaneous but incompatible feelings or an opposition between persons or ideas; disagreement or argument about something important”[1]. “Land dispute involves conflicting claims to rights in land by two or more parties, focused on a particular piece of land, […]
ARE WE READY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS? – by Precious R. Nwadike ESQ
Years ago, people came together and agreed on the essentials of a civilized nation and what it would take for us not to constantly descend to barbarism. The United Nations Declaration on Human Rights 1948, the African (Banjul) Charter on Human and Peoples Right 1981, which has been ratified by member states and codified in […]