FIDA and AFAW Condemn Rising Witchcraft Accusations Against Women in Bauchi
The Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) and Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AFAW) are condemning the rise in witchcraft accusations against women in Bauchi, Nigeria. They emphasize the human rights violations faced by women and children accused of witchcraft, calling for stronger advocacy and community education.
Dr. Leo Igw of AFAW criticizes the persecution of vulnerable individuals, urging action to end the historical practice of witch hunts. FIDA Bauchi branch chairperson, Hauwa Ahmad Abubakar, links the surge in accusations to poverty and lack of awareness of legal rights, stressing the importance of legal recourse and protection for victims.
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