Group seeks collaboration in enforcing human rights

The Executive Director of Crime Victims Foundation (CRIVIFON), Mrs Gloria Egbuji has called for synergy between the media and leaders of the society regarding the enforcement of people’s rights.

Egbuji said their collaboration is essential in creating a safe and just Nigeria where equity and justice prevail. She disclosed this in her remarks during the inauguration of the Human Rights Children’s Club with students from Bright Future College and also to commemorate International Human Rights Day.

She said: “In a developing country like ours, where socio-economic challenges often overshadow human rights concerns, we believe this initiative is a vital step in shaping a better future.

“Let us commit today to work together towards a Nigeria where every child knows their rights and feels protected.” She lamented that over 42 per cent of children under 18 years suffer from various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional or sexual.

According to her, the reality is stark and the urgency to address these issues is even greater.

“It is a sobering reminder that our mission to protect children’s rights is both necessary and timely”.

“Through the newly formed Human Rights Children’s Club, we aspire to reach over 100 schools next year, aiming to directly educate thousands of children on their rights and responsibilities,” she said.

Mrs Egbuji appealed to well-meaning Nigerians, politicians, leaders in public and private sectors and the media to join hands in creating a safe and just society.

The chairman of the event, Ejina Eric, urged Nigerians to stop discriminating against fellow citizens. He said: “In every society, there are good and also evil people. An encounter with one bad person should not lead to the conclusion that everyone is evil.” He said that the reason for inviting the children to the event was to enlighten them on the need to respect the rights of other people.

Titus Ofurum who spoke about the children’s club, explained the need to inculcate in students how to be a good Nigeria, adding that once they imbibe integrity, the country will be better for it.