By Patrick Obia Listen To The Report Prevent Abuse of Children Today, PACT, has ended a two-day stakeholders conference on ending child abuse in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States. The annual conference organized by Basic Right Counsel Initiative, BRCI, with support from Safe Child Africa, held June 21-22, 2022 at Hogis Hotel, drew key
By Monday Ogar and Sylvia Akpan Listen To The Article The Cross River Traditional Rulers Council have thrown their weight behind the fight against ritual killings and witchcraft branding, killing, and abandonment. The traditional rulers in a statement issued recently under the aegis of the Cross River Initiative for Peace, Conflict Resolution and Empowerment, an
Margaret Adam After an emotional appeal from Mr. Chris Inyang on Facebook seeking assistance for Emmanuel 11 year old Okon Ironbar, who was branded a witch by his step father and thrown out of the house, members of Prevent Abuse of Children Today (PACT) made their way to 28b Yellow Duke, Calabar South Local Government
By Ogar Monday A coalition of Nongovernmental organizations with interest in child rights, Prevent Abuse Against Children Today (PACT) has said it will soon beginning collating information of kids living in the streets of Calabar, the Cross River State capital. PACT secretary, Theresa Okpa made this known recently while attending to some kids who decided
By Ogar Monday Prevent Abuse Against Children Today (PACT) Cross River State, a network of NGO’s with focus on child care has held a celebration in Calabar, the Cross River State capital in commemoration of the 2016 Universal Children’s Day. Speaking at the event, the Secretary of PACT, Mrs. Theresa Okpa said the event is
By Frank Edima Prevent Abuse of Children Today (PACT) Coalition in Cross River State, supported by Safe Child Africa just concluded a two days program to celebrate the 2015 Universal Day For Children at the Internally Displaced People (IDP) Camp, Ikot Eyo in Akpabuyo local government area where the Bakassi refugees are kept. Universal Day