PRESS STATEMENT June 12 every year, Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day. It is in commemoration of the annulment of the June 12 1993 elections won by the late MKO Abiola. It was an election during which the citizens freely chose their leaders in a free and fair elections. As a nation, civil rule was enthroned in […]
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By Josiah Egbilika1 and Dr. Tammy Cookey2 The Centre for Environment Human rights and Development, #CEHRD with other stakeholders have called on Civil Society Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations and the Government to embrace community engagement, education and advocacy in fostering sustainable and resilient communities in the bid to achieve climate justice in Nigeria. The call was
The Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development joins activist, Non governmental organizations and agencies across the globe to voice against Gender Based Violence. #cehrd has been doing massive work on ensuring the reduction of #GBV in Rivers State. #cehrd has sensitize police, health workers, traditional rulers, women, men, youths, pupils, students and more on
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Continuing activities marking the 16 Days activism on Gender Based Violence on Thursday, December 8, 2022, the Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development, #CEHRD carried out sensitization to Goshen Strides Global school on the provisions of #riversstavapplaw. The aim was to create awareness to pupils in primary education on the various Gender Based issues
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The Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development, #CEHRD on Gender Based Violence on Thursday, December 6, 2022, carried out sensitization to Goshen Strides Global school on the provisions of #riversstavapplaw . This is part of activities to mark the 16 days activism on Gender Based Violence. The aim was to create awareness to pupils
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by Egbilika, Josiah In continuation to ensure a holistic approach to the implementation of #riversstatevapplaw in fighting #GBV in Rivers State, #cehrd paid in August 5th, 2022 paid an advocacy visit to Rivers State Ministry of Women Affairs – RSMWA. Receiving #cehrd’s team led by Dr David Vareba, Head of Department, Human Rights and Governance,
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– Egbilika Josiah The Centre for Environment Human Rights and Development CEHRD in her effort to popularize the the Rivers State Violence Against Persons (Prohibitions) Law – VAPP LAW organized a radio talk show to discuss on Offences as captured on the #riversstatevapplaw. The show highlighted some of the offences as covering #rape, #stalking, #Physical,
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Egbilika Josiah The Centre for Environment Human Rights and Development CEHRD on Thursday, July 28, 2022 created and inaugurated a Gender Based Violence Prevention and Response Network in Port Local Government Area. Members of the Network is made up of the Nigerian police, Olu-Obasanjo Divisional Headquarters, Health workers, Religious and Traditional Leaders, Representatives from Oroworukwo
#cehrd on the 28th day of July organized an advocacy visit to the Rivers State Ministry of Justice. The visit was first and foremost to appreciate the ministry for her effort towards #GBV. Secondly to request the ministry full collaboration and intensification of their efforts.The aim of the advocacy visit was to seek ways to
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Egbilika Josiah The Centre for Environment Human Rights and Development CEHRD on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 created and inaugurated a Gender Based Violence Prevention and Response Network in Eleme Local Government Area. Members of the Network is made up of the Nigerian police, Eleme Area Command, Ogale Divisional Headquarters, Eleme #LGA Health workers, Religious and
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