Youth Ethics and Anti-Corruption Program
YEAP
YEAP raises the consciousness of young people to the importance of rule of law, good governance, human rights and anti-corruption towards development.
YEAP FOCUS AREAS
Rule of law
Promotes rule of law and empowers young people to identify, prevent and fight abuse of law at all levels.
Human Rights
Promotes respect for human rights and empowers young people to identify, prevent and fight abuse of human rights at all levels.
Anti-Corruption
Raises awareness of the consequences of corruption and empowers young people to identify, resist, prevent and fight corruption.
Good Governance
Promotes civic engagement and empowers young people to hold government at all levels accountable.
YOUTH ETHICS & ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK (YEAN)
A group of young people dedicated to identifying, preventing and fighting corruption, bad governance, abuse of law and human rights in the communities.
YOUTH ETHICS DEBATE (YED)
The aim of YED is to promote ethical discourse in Africa. It is our hope that the arguments and positive inferences from the debate will shape public policy and morality.
HUMAN RIGHTS YOUTH ANCHORS
CSAAE is pleased to welcome applications for Human Rights Youth Anchors who will lead local initiatives to track and monitor human rights violations arising from police brutalities across the five South-Eastern states in Nigeria.
YEAP Blog
THE RISE IN CYBERSTALKING IN NIGERIA: UNDERSTANDING THE OFFENCE AND PUNISHMENTS UNDER THE CYBERCRIMES ACT OF 2015
In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a concerning increase in cyberstalking cases, posing serious threats to individuals’ safety, privacy and mental well-being. Cyberstalking, defined as the use of electronic communication to harass, intimidate or threaten someone,...
TACKLING THE OFFENCE OF FORCEFUL EJECTION OF SPOUSES FROM MATRIMONIAL HOME: THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS IN NIGERIA
In Nigeria, the issue of forceful ejection of spouses from their matrimonial homes has been a prevalent form of domestic violence, often causing significant harm and distress to victims. However, there is a glimmer of hope with the enactment of the Violence Against...
UNDERSTANDING THE CRIME OF STALKING AND ITS LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS UNDER THE VIOLENCE AGAINST PERSONS (PROHIBITION) ACT 2015
Stalking is a pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, contact, or any other course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. Stalking can happen to anyone. A stalker can be a former spouse, boyfriend or...
THE PREVALENCE OF SPOUSAL BATTERY IN NIGERIA: A LOOK INTO THE PROVISIONS OF NIGERIA’S VIOLENCE AGAINST PERSONS (PROHIBITION) ACT 2015
Spousal battery is defined as the intentional and unlawful use of force or violence upon a person, particularly within the context of a marital relationship. Despite legislative efforts to address this issue, spousal battery continues to plague communities across the...
THE STUDENTS LOANS (ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION) ACT, 2023: WHAT’S IN FOR HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS IN NIGERIA
The Students Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2023 is a symbol of hope for indigent Nigerians seeking access to higher education. Enacted by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2023, this groundbreaking legislation establishes the Nigerian Education Loan Fund...
BREAKING CHAINS: DECIPHERING THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK AGAINST ECONOMIC ABUSE AND FORCED FINANCIAL DEPENDENCE IN IMO STATE AS ENSHRINED IN THE VIOLENCE AGAINST PERSONS (PROHIBITION) LAW 2021
As defined by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, economic abuse involves maintaining control over financial resources, withholding access to money, or attempting to prevent a victim or survivor from working and/or attending school to create financial...
SECURING WELLNESS: DELVING INTO IMO STATE HEALTH INSURANCE LAW 2018 ROUTES FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE ACCESS
The Imo State Health Insurance Law of 2018 is a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at providing a comprehensive health insurance scheme for all residents of Imo State. Enshrined within its provisions lie the mandates, objectives, and a vision for a healthier, more...
STOP FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION IN IMO STATE: IT IS AGAINST THE LAW IN IMO STATE
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a traditional practice in certain cultures involving the partial or total removal of girls' and young women’s external genitalia for non-medical purposes. Despite global efforts to end this harmful practice, according to UNICEF, FGM...
Collapsing Inland Roads in Owerri: Traversing Danger, Lack of Accountability and the Need for Urgent Intervention
This article discusses the state of the Owerri Inland roads, which are three sets of bypass that connect New Owerri (also known as Akanchawa) and the City Centre (Old Owerri). These roads were constructed by the Government of Governor Rochas Okorocha led...
THE MAIDEN INAUGURATION OF THE 2023 JUDICIAL YEAR
The Owerri Ecclesiastical province, on Friday the 27th of January 2023, organized the 1st edition of the judicial year, at the MARIA ASSUMPTA JUBILEE HALL, OWERRI. THEME: TOWARDS A HARMONIZATION OF CIVIL AND CUSTOMARY LAWS EFFECTS OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE AMIDST MARRIAGE...