Civil debt! They said the crime I had committed was civil debt. That I had stolen some money and it needed to be paid. They came to my home, a place I had called sacred, a place my children knew as sanctuary, a place I fed travelling family members passing by the neighbourhood who had now come to know it as sanctuary also.
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The Women in Prison Support Initiative (WIPSI) is proud to announce a momentous step towards empowering the future of our community. Through a collaborative effort with the Eddy and Gold Foundation, WIPSI has awarded scholarships to 20 indigents students. This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering positive change by promoting educational opportunities for individuals in need.
The Women in Prison Support Initiative (WIPSI) is proud to share the impact of our recent visit to the Akure Correctional Centre, held on Thursday, 22nd February, 2024. We were honored to be joined by esteemed guests, Retired Chief Judge Justice Akeredolu and Chief Mrs. Ojuolape, who lent their support and presence to this meaningful initiative.
I had always heard of people being accused of things they did not do and then taken to prison for said thing. At the back of my mind, I had always blamed them for getting themselves in such a situation.
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WIPSI is thrilled to have partnered with the incredible Justice Aderemi Annual Lecture Series (JAALS) Foundation on their impactful #Walk4Justice sensitization program, advocating for a more equitable justice system in Nigeria.
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Following our visit to the Female Custodial Centre, we were honored to make a courtesy visit to the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Honorable Justice Kazeem Alogba. During our meeting, we engaged in a fruitful discussion about the complex challenges faced within the prison system, as well as the promising opportunities for improvement.
Assigned the task of collecting overdue payments, Amaka, like her colleagues, was expected to put pressure on defaulting clients. However, a left turn of unimaginable proportions awaited her when she, to her shock, found herself arrested by her own boss. Placed in prison alongside those who had defaulted on their loans, Amaka faced a cascade of unfortunate developments.
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On December 20th, 2023, the spirit of hope echoed through the corridors of the Ondo Female Correctional Facility. The Women in Prison Support Initiative (WIPSI), in its unwavering commitment to justice and empowerment, delivered a gift that promises to unlock doors – a printer and a laptop.
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The Women in Prison Support Initiative (WIPSI) recently took a proactive stance in raising awareness about the rights of individuals in incarceration, particularly women and children. As part of this effort, WIPSI organized a sensitization program at the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Secretariat in Akure on August 23, 2023. The event brought together stakeholders in the legal community to discuss issues related to women and children who are being denied legal aid due to societal prejudices.
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The Women in Prison Support Initiative (WIPSI) recently organized a virtual webinar as part of the UN 16 Days of Activism campaign, focusing on the complex landscapes of home-based violence and the judicial perspective. The event, hosted by Dr Yemisi Sosanya, attracted a large number of participants who actively engaged in the discussion.
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In a shocking turn of events, Julie, driven by an unexplained bitterness, sowed seeds of discord in the community against her own mother. With accusations that her mother sponsored thieves and even possessed firearms. These allegations carried weight because the neighbourhood had been ravaged with a series of armed robberies. It also carried weight because, no one would ever think that a daughter would make such heavy allegations against her mother without there being some truth to it. She rallied the entire neighbourhood, imploring them to attack her mother.
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Modupe is currently in jail awaiting trial, with both her children being witnesses to the incident. She has not been before any court yet because the DPP advice has not been issued. She is however not without legal representation. WIPSI is committed to following up with her case and making sure that the DPP advice is out for a proper trial.
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