Date Wednesday July 29 2009 10.00 am
Venue Cross River State Library, Calabar Cross River State, Nigeria
Guest Speakers from UNICEF, NAPTIP, Cross River State Government, Nigerian Humanist Movement, Stepping Stones Nigeria and Child Rights and Rehabilitation Network.
Objectives
To highlight the abuses of child rights that take place in Nigeria due to the belief in witchcraft
To educate the public about the dangers of the belief in witchcraft and other superstitious beliefs
To identify the role of “false prophets” in spreading the belief in witchcraft and attempt to dialogue with religious leaders on this issue
To engage with traditional rulers, women’s groups, youth groups, NGOs, pastors and government on the issue of witchcraft and child rights abuses
Let’s Join hands to eradicate the accusation, stigmatization and abandonment of children in the name of witchcraft
R S V P
Leo Igwe
Executive Secretary
Nigerian Humanist Movement
P.O.Box 25269 Mapo Ibadan
Oyo State Tel 08033861053
Email
Online http://www.steppingstonesnigeria.org