Uromi JDPCI

31/08/2026

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29/08/2026

UROMI JDPCI STRENGTHENS STAFF CAPACITY ON STRESS MANAGEMENT, SELF-CARE AND WELLBEING
On 28th August 2026, Uromi JDPCI held an internal capacity building for staff on stress management, self-care and staff wellbeing, aimed at strengthening staff capacity to recognize and manage stress, prevent burnout, build resilience, and sustain healthy personal wellbeing.
The session provided staff with practical understanding of stress, the stress cycle, stress spectrum, warning signs, burnout and compassion fatigue, while exploring how personal interpretation and responses can either intensify or reduce stress. Staff also learned practical tools including Stress Mapping, the STOP Technique, Box Breathing and the Circle of Control to promote calm, focused and healthier responses to pressure.
The training further emphasized the importance of healthy digital boundaries, encouraging staff to manage notifications, set reasonable communication periods, distinguish urgent from non-urgent messages, protect focused work time, and respect agreed working hours and rest periods.
Through discussions on the six dimensions of self-care, staff were encouraged to deliberately care for their physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and professional wellbeing. The Buddy Check-In approach was also introduced to strengthen peer support and encourage staff to look out for one another.
Importantly, the training emphasized that staff wellbeing is both an individual and organizational responsibility. Workload, leadership, communication, workplace culture, safety and organizational systems can either increase stress or create an environment where staff can thrive.
The training strengthened staff awareness, practical coping skills and shared responsibility for wellbeing, contributing to a healthier, more resilient and supportive workforce better equipped to sustain quality service to the communities Uromi JDPCI serves.

28/08/2026

UROMI JDPCI CALLS FOR COMMUNITY ACTION TO PREVENT FLOODING AND EROSION
On 27 August 2026, Uromi JDPCI, led by its Executive Director, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Fidelis Arhedo, further engaged communities in Irrua, Esan Central LGA, on practical measures for preventing flooding and controlling erosion. The sensitization brought together community chiefs, farmers, traders and other community members from across the LGA. It was aimed to strengthened climate action, environmental stewardship and community resilience.
The sensitization emphasized that erosion occurs when running water gradually washes away soil, while flooding occurs when excess water cannot flow away properly. Participants were reminded that indiscriminate dumping of refuse including plastic bottles, sachets, food waste and other materials can block drainage channels, causing water to overflow into homes and roads and increasing the risk of erosion and flooding.
Rather than waiting for disasters to occur, communities were encouraged to embrace preventive action by keeping drainage clear, stopping the dumping of waste in gutters and waterways, planting trees and vegetation to protect exposed soil, and organizing regular community drainage maintenance exercises.
The sensitization reinforced a simple but powerful message: flood prevention begins long before the rain falls. Government has an important role to play, but communities cannot afford to wait for government before taking action.
Every cleared drain, every properly disposed piece of waste, every tree planted and every person who chooses to protect the environment is a step towards a safer community.
Let us act before the flood, maintain before the damage, and prevent before we repair.

28/08/2026

PROTECTING THE VULNERABLE: UROMI JDPCI CONCLUDES QUARTERLY HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW MEETINGS
On 27 August 2026, Uromi JDPCI concluded its July–September Quarterly Review Meeting with Community Human Rights Paralegals and Advocates in Esan Central and Esan West LGAs, under the Human Rights Education and Paralegal Scheme, supported by MISEREOR. The meeting brought together community paralegals and advocates, traditional leaders, representatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Social Welfare Departments, and legal supervisor to review cases, share lessons, strengthen referral pathways, and identify emerging human rights concerns.
In his address, the Executive Director, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Fidelis Arhedo urged paralegals to remain committed to making their communities better, stressing the need to guide and train children to become responsible adults while responding to emerging social challenges affecting young people.
Paralegals reported cases of domestic violence, assault, r**e, neglect and abandonment, ill-treatment of widows, denial of education, trafficking, torture, violence against persons, and denial of freedom of association. Families affected by domestic violence and assault were reconciled through ADR; neglected and abandoned children were placed in safe care, widows gained freedom from swearing, children denied education regained access to school and a trafficked child was reunited with the parents. R**e cases were referred to the Police for investigation and appropriate action, while other serious cases received relevant protection and justice interventions.
Every case resolved is a life touched. Every person protected is a community strengthened. Together, we can build communities where truth is defended, dignity is respected, and the vulnerable are never forgotten.

27/08/2026

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY ACTION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION IN IGUEBEN
On 26 August 2026, Uromi JDPCI continued its July–September Quarterly Review Meeting with Community Human Rights Paralegals and Advocates in Igueben LGA, under the Human Rights Education and Paralegal Scheme, supported by MISEREOR. The meeting brought together community paralegals and advocates, traditional leaders, representatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Social Welfare Department, and legal supervisor to review cases handled, share lessons, strengthen referral pathways, and identify emerging human rights concerns in the community.
In his address, the Executive Director of Uromi JDPCI, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Fidelis Arhedo, appreciated the paralegals for their commitment and encouraged them to continue to see their work as a humanitarian service to their communities.
The paralegals presented cases involving harmful practices, assault, denial of inheritance, domestic violence, r**e, neglect, and abandonment. Through community interventions, mediation, referrals, and collaboration with relevant authorities, several cases recorded positive outcomes.
Among the cases reviewed, community elders helped a man regain access to his denied inheritance, while domestic violence cases were addressed through community structures and, where necessary, referred to the Police; cautioning perpetrators against further abuse and affected families were supported towards reconciliation. In a case of assault, the victim received medical attention and the matter was reported to the Police for further action. In another case, a young man who impregnated and abandoned a girl was made to accept responsibility and provide the necessary support.
These interventions demonstrate the critical role of community paralegals in providing first-line support, facilitating access to justice, strengthening community-based protection, and ensuring that vulnerable persons are not left without help.
Together, we can build communities where human rights are respected, protected, and upheld.

26/08/2026

UROMI JDPCI SENSITIZED COMMUNITIES ON EROSION CONTROL AND FLOOD PREVENTION
On 25 August 2026, Uromi JDPCI, led by its Executive Director, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Fidelis Arhedo, conducted sensitization on erosion control and flood prevention at Ubiaja Palace. The session brought together farmers, traders, civil servants and other community members from various communities across Esan South East LGA. The activity aimed to promote climate action, environmental protection and community resilience.
The sensitization emphasized that erosion occurs when running water gradually washes away soil, while flooding occurs when excess water cannot flow away properly. Participants were reminded that indiscriminate dumping of refuse including plastic bottles, sachets, food waste and other materials can block drainage channels, causing water to overflow into homes and roads and increasing the risk of erosion and flooding.
The team encouraged communities to take practical steps to reduce these risks by keeping drainage clear, stopping the dumping of waste in gutters and waterways, protecting exposed soil through tree planting, and organizing regular community drainage maintenance exercises.
During the interactive session, participant raised concerns about indiscriminate dumping of refuse in open spaces, particularly where offenders are difficult to identify. In response, the team called for greater community vigilance and collaboration with elders and traditional leaders to strengthen community watch mechanisms and revive the culture of collective sanitation.
Flood and erosion prevention is not the responsibility of government; it is a shared responsibility. Every household, community leader, farmer, trader, religious organization and community group has a role to play.
Let us act before the flood, maintain before the damage, and prevent before we repair.
Together, we can keep our drainage systems clear, protect our environment, reduce the risk of flooding and erosion, and build safer and more resilient communities.

26/08/2026

UROMI JDPCI COMMENCES QUARTERLY HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW MEETING COMMUNITY HUMAN RIGHTS PARALEGALS AND ADVOCATES
On 25 August 2026, Uromi JDPCI commenced its July–September Quarterly Review Meetings with Community Human Rights Paralegals and Advocates in Esan North East and Esan South East LGAs, under the Human Rights Education and Paralegal Scheme, supported by MISEREOR. The meetings brought together community paralegals and advocates, traditional leaders, representatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Social Welfare Departments and legal supervisors to review cases handled, share lessons, strengthen referral pathways and identify emerging human rights concerns requiring action.
In his address, the Executive Director of Uromi JDPCI, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Fidelis Arhedo, reminded community paralegals and human rights groups of their vital role as agents of change and defenders of human rights. He emphasized that they are called to speak for those whose voices are unheard, stand with the vulnerable, and bring hope, justice and succour to people experiencing injustice and hardship.
Reports highlighted interventions addressing cases of domestic violence, child neglect and labour, violence against women and girls, denial of education, trafficking and exploitation, assault, and harmful treatment of women.
The interventions produced meaningful outcomes. Domestic violence cases were resolved through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), families were reconciled, abandoned children were reunited with their parents, children were removed from exploitative situations, and vulnerable children were supported to return to school and protected from further exploitation. These outcomes demonstrate that community-based human rights action can restore dignity, strengthen families and protect vulnerable people.

01/08/2026

STRENGTHENING STAFF CAPACITY FOR EFFECTIVE HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTATION
On 31st July 2026, Uromi JDPCI held an internal capacity-building session for staff on Documentation and Reporting of Human Rights Violations, facilitated by the organization's Legal Officer, Barr. Precious Esezobor. The training strengthened staff capacity to identify, document, verify, and report human rights violations in line with national and international human rights standards.
The training explored the foundations and categories of human rights, the importance of credible documentation, and the ethical responsibilities of human rights documenters. The session emphasized the principles that underpin quality documentation, including accuracy, objectivity, confidentiality, informed consent, respect for human dignity, and the Do No Harm principle.
Through practical learning, staff enhanced their skills in receiving complaints, conducting risk assessments, interviewing survivors, gathering and verifying evidence, safeguarding sensitive information, preparing comprehensive human rights reports, and making appropriate referrals. The training also covered the Incident Classification Matrix, digital security, data protection, and common documentation challenges and how to avoid them.
Effective human rights documentation is essential to ensuring that violations are not only recorded but also acted upon. The knowledge and practical skills gained during the training will enhance Uromi JDPCI's ability to produce credible documentation that supports survivor-centred interventions, strengthens advocacy efforts, and advances justice and accountability.
Behind every human rights case is a person whose story deserves to be heard, protected, and documented with integrity

31/07/2026

THE JOURNEY ENDS, THE MISSION CONTINUES: UROMI JDPCI HOLDS ITS CLOSE-OUT MEETING OF THE AACTING PROJECT
Uromi JDPCI successfully concluded the Act Against Child Trafficking in Nigeria (AACTING) Project with a close-out meeting held alongside the commemoration of the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, with the theme “Trapped Behind the Scam.” The event brought together community and religious leaders, Law Enforcement Agency, Heads of Departments for Social Welfare and Legal Services, State and National Actors, CSOs, and community representatives.
In his keynote address, the Executive Director of Uromi JDPCI, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Fidelis Arhedo, expressed profound appreciation to ECPAT France, ECPAT Luxembourg, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and all project stakeholders for their unwavering support, dedication, collaboration, and commitment throughout the past three years. Reflecting on the significance of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, he spoke passionately about the heartbreaking vulnerability and helplessness of trafficked children. He emphasized that although the AACTING Project has formally come to an end, the commitment to protecting children and combating human trafficking must continue with renewed determination.
Stakeholders described the AACTING Project as life-changing, noting that it broadened their knowledge, improved collaboration, enhanced community awareness, and equipped them to better prevent and respond to child trafficking while hoping for onward intervention.
A major highlight of the event was the presentation of the project's key milestones, achievements, lessons learned and challenges, followed by the Signing of the Commitment Board, where stakeholders renewed their pledge to continue commitment to child protection, reporting trafficking cases and promoting safe communities.
Although the AACTING Project has come to a close, participants unanimously agreed that the fight against child trafficking must continue. The structures, partnerships, and knowledge established through the project will continue to inspire collective action and strengthen community resilience.
Together, we can ensure that no child is trapped behind the scam of human trafficking. Every child deserves safety, dignity, protection, and the opportunity to thrive.

30/07/2026