By Able Winnard, Everest Prince And Veronica Utsu Experts and Stakeholders in the gender space have described gender-based violence as violence against women, boys, and girls. This was expressed during a gender discussion on Hit 95.9FM, Calabar with the theme ‘breaking the silence’ with Gender and Development Action (GADA). During the discussion, Barrister James Ibor
By Effiong Deborah Students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have been admonished on ways to stay away from all forms of drug abuse, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and other negative vices that will be detrimental to their academic success and future. The advice came at the graduation of peer educators four days training at
Agency Reporter The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has reiterated her administration’s determination to sustain the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the institution. Obi said this when officials of the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) paid her an advocacy visit in Calabar on Monday. She
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River and Akwa Ibom States now have legal instruments to fight discrimination, domestic violence, and child abuse – The VAPP and Disability Rights Laws. Help support the fight to end violence against women, children, and persons living with disabilities. Powered by ProjectAlert.
Jonathan Ugbal Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade’s directive to lock out civil servants who arrive work after 8:00AM is hurting victims of sexual, gender based and domestic violence who are seeking justice, reports reaching CrossRiverWatch say. The Governor on Wednesday, repeated actions from his 2017 when he locked out the Secretary to the State
By Ogar Monday Listen To The Report Former Akwa Ibom State House Representatives Member, Hon. Robinson Uwak has been accused of attempted murder by his wife, Kezia. She made the accusation in a press conference in Calabar where she narrated her ordeal in the marriage. Kezia, who couldn’t hold back her tears as she spoke
Listen To The Article From time immemorial, man has always indulged in activities for different reasons. While some have been for survival, others have been for recreation, leisure, or other reasons. One thing in common remains the fact that some have been harmful. These days, most are practiced under the guise of religion, exposure, or
By Patrick Obia To reduce cases of gender based violence (GBV), journalists have a critical role to play in their style of reportage said civic space actors at a training workshop for journalists in Calabar, the Cross River State capital earlier this week. The training was organised by the Coalition for the Promotion of Gender