By Ibironke Ariyo
The Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action, (PRAWA), has pledged to sustain its advocacy on implementing criminal justice, human rights reforms and rehabilitation of inmates, by key stakeholders.
The founder and CEO, Dr. Uju Agomoh, made this promise on Tuesday during a press conference to announce the 30th anniversary celebrations of PRAWA.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the organization, founded on December 16, 1994, promotes the human rights of incarcerated people.
PRAWA also helped those who survived imprisonment by successfully integrating them into the community.
Agomoh revealed that several programs were planned in Abuja, including networking meetings between selected Nigerian universities, as well as a national and sub-national dialogue on effective prison management.
He said this included a week-long exhibition of PRAWA products, as well as photographs, videos and documentation.
“There will also be an exhibition of letters of apology from former prisoners from around the world, as well as capacity building and training workshops.
“There will be a youth fund to support the reintegration of people who have served their prison sentences,” he said.
He explained that since its inception, PRAWA has been instrumental in promoting legal and institutional reforms aimed at ensuring the humane treatment of prisoners.
She said: “PRAWA has worked closely with stakeholders such as the Nigerian Correctional Service, the judiciary and the police to improve the administration of justice in the country.
“Additionally, over the years, PRAWA has worked with international organizations, including the United Nations and the International Council for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture, to combat torture and support survivors through rehabilitation programs.
“Similarly, PRAWA has carried out extensive investigation into criminal justice and human rights issues, including the welfare of children and young people in conflict with the law.
“These findings have influenced policy and driving system-wide improvements.
“I must also say, and I am also very proud, that PRAWA has expanded its reach by engaging in regional peace and security reforms and by working in South Sudan and with ECOWAS to address broader justice and justice challenges. rehabilitation,” she said.
