Despite the partial lockdown, HRCRC was besieged within the last month with a medley of matters that mostly resolved around domestic violence and gender abuse, child abuse and even trafficking amidst others. Women and Children are worst hit as they suffer the brunt of the frustration in society due to the pandemic and the plethora […]
“A FUGITIVE AND A VAGABOND, NOT ANYMORE THERE IS SALVATION IN NO OTHER NAME BUT HRCRC!” – by Emmanuel Nweke
Children are regarded generally as precious gifts from God throughout the world. They are mostly treasured in Africa in general, and Igbo land in particular, where childlessness is traditionally not only regarded as a curse, but the victim, while alive is treated with great contempt, and at death, considered as flit worthy only to be […]
The Term “Next Of Kin” Simpliciter, Does Not Confer The Right Of Inheritnce On The Person So Named: Of What Use is the term?
INTRODUCTION: 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. […]
PEACE ACCORD between Amaebia and Amuzu communities in Onicha LGA of Ebonyi State
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic scare, with great caution whilst practicing precautionary safety and hygienic measures, HRCRC witnessed the signing of a PEACE ACCORD between Amaebia and Amuzu communities in Onicha LGA of Ebonyi State. The boundary dispute which was fast degenerating was mediated on and resolved by HRCRC through the instrumentality of Glorious Living Church. […]
Violence Against Women and Deprivation
In recent months, Statistics of cases reported to HRCRC have indicated that one of the primary types of abuse perpetuated against women and children in the society today is Neglect and Deprivation. This trend calls for increased awareness, intervention and enlightenment targeted at families and the society. Several legal instruments such as the Child Rights […]