Prosecute "So Called" Pastors That Label Children As Witches

Mission:

To insure that no child has to suffer by the hands of false prophets.

Founder:

Kelli S. , Oroai, CA

Description:

Evangelical pastors are helping to create a terrible campaign of violence against young Nigerians. Children and babies branded as evil are being abused, abandoned and even murdered while the preachers make money out of the fear of their parents and their communities. Pastors make a living by 'deliverances' - exorcisms - for people beset by witchcraft, something seen to cause anything from divorce, disease, accidents or job losses. But an exploitative situation has now grown into something much more sinister as preachers are turning their attentions to children - naming them as witches. In a maddened state of terror, parents and whole villages turn on the child. They are burnt, poisoned, slashed, chained to trees, buried alive or simply beaten and chased off into the bush. Some pare... Read more

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Group laments existence of 15,000 alleged child 'witches' in Akwa Ibom, Cross River

via childwitches.blogspot.com Vline2 posted by Kelli S. Vline2 Jul 22

As the issue of child abuse rages in the country, over 15,000 children have been identified as abandoned and stigmatized as "witches" in Akwa Ibom and Cross River states. This startling information was...

Group Calls For Ban Of Unhealthy Films

via childwitches.blogspot.com Vline2 posted by Kelli S. Vline2 Jun 23

A NON Governmental Organization (NGO), Steeping Stones Nigeria, has called on Nigeria Videos and Films Regulatory Board to ban all home video films that promote children stigmatization. Addressing the...