By Sylvia Akpan Rights Academy, We The People (WTP) have launched a simplified version of the Cross River State Child Rights Law to commemorate the International Day for Street Children. The commemorate the day with the theme “Protect Not Punish” held on April 13th, 2026, at Prof. Bene Madunagu Hall, Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, 45A
By Sylvia Akpan Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI), a nonprofit organization based in Calabar,Cross River State, has held its first quarterly meeting to educate NGOs, key actors on international adoption as it relates to the law. The co-founder of BRCI, Mrs. Ese Ibor, in her address commended other youth serving NGOs and participants for their
By Sylvia Akpan Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) , a nonprofit organization in partnership with the Coalition of Youth Serving NGOs and Individuals, has marked the International Day for Street Children in Calabar, Cross River State. The International Day for Street Children, observed every year on April 12th, aims to raise awareness about the challenges
By Sylvia Akpan Parents and caregivers have been enjoined to take a keen study of their children for a better understanding and relationship. This was the summary of the foster care quarterly meeting organized by Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, where child protection actors said there is a need