Human Rights and Conflicts Resolution Centre, Abakaliki (HRCRC) is a not-for-profit, non-partisan, civil organisation registered with Nigeria’s CAC (CAC/IT/NO 7366192) to serve the interest of Human Rights, peace, democracy and development in Nigeria, and with a special interest in the people of Ebonyi State. We promote and protect Fundamental Human Rights (FHR), the rule of law and peaceful coexistence through active advocacy, sensitisation, mediation, conciliation and legal programmes. And in doing these, we have a preferential option for vulnerable members of our society. Since HRCRC was established in 1990 (34 years ago) by an Irish missionary priest, Fr. Kevin O’Hara (SPS), the organisation has helped to enhance human rights practices and promote peace, and good governance within Ebonyi State and its neighbouring states of Enugu, Abia, Cross River and Benue.
HRCRC has over 18 Branches across the State. Each branch is a pseudo-independent group of volunteers, who are trained in Human Rights, Peace Building and Trauma Consciousness and Resilience by the organisation to act as Early Warning actors, Conflict Resolvers and Human Rights advocates and First Responders in the communities they reside.
Vision Statement: HRCRC envisions “a democratic society where justice and peace reign for all”.
Mission Statement: We are committed “to promote and protect Human Rights, the rule of law, and peaceful coexistence through advocacy, sensitisation, mediation and reconciliation especially for the sake of the vulnerable people in the society”.
Our Core Values: Preferential option for the vulnerable, Passion for the work we do, Teamwork, Respect for the dignity of persons, Fairness, Integrity, and Accountability.
Our work: Our work focuses on Four thematic areas operating in three departments:
- Access to Justice
- Conflict Resolution, Peace Building and Emergency
- Women and Children
- Access to Mental Wellness
Our Competences
Advocacy, Legal services (pro bono), Mediation, Counselling and Therapy, Monitoring, Awareness campaigns, Grassroots mobilisation, Conflict management, Peacebuilding, Emergency management.
Contacts:
Address: Human Rights Complex, Rev Fr Kevin O’Hara Close, off Hill Top Road (near Water Reservoir), Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Website: www.hrcrc.ng
Facebook: @HRCRC.Abakaliki
Twitter: @AbakalikiHrcrc
Instagram @HRCRC.Abakaliki
Email: info@hrcrc.ng
Whatsapp: +2349093593781
Phone: +2347036421426
Contact Person: George Etamesor
Position: Executive Director
Phone: +2348101808120
Email: georgetamesor@gmail.com;