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Witchcraft stigmatization in Nigeria: Challenges and successes in the implementation of child rights
International Social Work, 2012 Witchcraft stigmatization is increasingly identified as a growing human rights concern. The stigmatization of children as witches and resultant child rights abuse is particularly prevalent in Nigeria, and has been recognized as a major barrier to the effective implementation of child rights in this state.
Emilie Secker
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Child abuse linked to beliefs in witchcraft
Transnational Social Review, 2015 This article examines child witchcraft accusations. Specifically, it examines the conditions under which this occurs, why children are accused of witchcraft, and the forms of violence perpetrated towards victims. I will argue that because some of these children come from transnational communities, protecting them requires a response that incorporates ...
Leethen Bartholomew
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Witchcraft accusations and exorcism: A form of child abuse
British Journal of School Nursing, 2012 Child abuse linked to accusations of witchcraft and spirit possession can have very serious cases on the physical health and wellbeing of children. School nurses can play an important role in identifying and supporting victims.This article looks at the prevalence and the potential impact of these accusations.
Seye Obadina
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Women's Stories of Witchcraft in Early Modern England: The House, the Body, the Child
Gender & History, 1995 Diane Purkiss
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Nigerian Hospital Practice, 2008 In spite of the passage of the 2003 Child Right Act in Nigeria, and the signing and ratification of several international legal instruments that dealt with child abuse, the incidence of child abuse in Nigeria is still very high. We report the deprivation, physical and psychological abuse suffered by a 12 year old girl accused of witchcraft by members ...
B Ordinioha, S Brisibe, B Okaba
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Journal of Otology & Rhinology, 2014 Skull Base Penetration Due to Unusual Bilateral External Auditory Canal Injury in a Child Accused of Witchcraft: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Children are increasingly subjected to trauma for various reasons as part of global problems that needs attention.
Adoga A Samuel Iduh Andrew Augustine
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Historic passions: Witchcraft: a child's story
History Workshop Journal, 1996C. Kaplan
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Yoruba Pentecostalism and Child Witchcraft Accusations
An exploration of Yoruba Pentecostalism's role in child witchcraft accusations, examining migration, leadership, and collective responsibility to address faith-based child abuse globally. What drives communities to accuse children of witchcraft, and how do religious beliefs and leadership dynamics perpetuate this phenomenon across borders?
Claire Princess Ayelotan
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