REPORT OF THE SENSITISATION WORKSHOP / LEGAL CLINIC IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN KABUSA VILLAGE Date: 7th December, 2024 Venue: District Head’s Palace, Kabusa Village, Abuja – FCT Topic: Understanding Gender-Based Violence   Background The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness

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By Tine Bello There is no issue more monumental than the protection of children from child predation and exploitation. With millions of children affected globally by sexual exploitation, abuse, and violence, children must be shielded from harm, and their rights upheld even amidst conflict. Child Sexual Exploitation and violence against children can happen anywhere; in

By Nsikak Effiong Today marks the 29th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of Resolution 51/95 in November 1996, which proclaimed November 16 as the International Day for Tolerance. This day celebrates the rich diversity of people, cultures, and traditions worldwide, underscoring the impact of tolerance on global sustainability and survival. It serves

By Pamela Udejimba War and armed conflicts do not just destroy communities, they also strip the environment of its natural resources, compromising the ecosystems that people rely on for food, water, and shelter. Major conflict zones around the world such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine, Colombia, and the Congo, have suffered severe ecological degradation. In Afghanistan,

By Onyekachi Eke Legal experts and stakeholders gathered this week at the 2nd Regional Conference on Administration of Criminal Justice, focusing on the role of technology in modernizing Nigeria’s criminal justice system. The three-day conference, held from October 21-23, 2024, was convened by Juritrust Centre for Socio-Legal Research and Documentation, with support from the MacArthur

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