WOMEN TRAFFICKING AND CHILD LABOUR ERADICATION FOUNDATION (WOTCLEF)
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE
SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION
CLASS: SS 3
WEEK SIX
WOMEN TRAFFICKING AND CHILD LABOUR ERADICATION FOUNDATION (WOTCLEF)
WOTCLEF is a non-governmental, non-profit making organization founded by the wife of the former vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief (Mrs) TitiAtikuAbubakar in the year 1999.
The aim of this organization is to partner with relevant agencies to restore human dignity by eradicating human trafficking and child labour in Nigeria. This foundation sent a private member bill to the National Assembly on the enactment of law prohibiting human trafficking and child labour in Nigeria. This bill was passed into law and assented/approved by the president of Nigeria on 14th July, 2003 as Trafficking in Persons Prohibition Law Enforcement and Administration Act.
The foundation has also launched several awareness campaigns to educate the public on the dangers of human trafficking and child labour. Along with these initiatives, WOTCLEF is also partnering with relevant agencies in Nigeria to rescue victims of human trafficking and stop children from being used as labourers.
WOTCLEF is dedicated to ensuring that every Nigerian has the right to fulfill their potential in a safe and healthy environment. To learn more about our work, visit our website or contact us today.
At WOTCLEF, we work tirelessly towards the eradication of human trafficking and child labour in Nigeria. Our organization is driven by a strong belief that every individual has the right to live a dignified life free from exploitation and abuse. We have been able to achieve this through several empowerment programs such as vocational skills training, financial literacy education, and social support for victims of trafficking.
Today, we are proud to say that our efforts have made a significant difference in the lives of many vulnerable individuals and communities in Nigeria. We look forward to working with you to further our cause and make a positive impact in the lives of Nigerians. If you would like to learn more about WOTCLEF and our work, please visit our website at www.wotclef.org
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
<Your Name>
WOTCLEF Mission Statement:
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EVALUATION
1. What is the reason for establishing WOTCLEF?
2. When was the bill passed into law?
3. What are some of the initiatives that WOTCLEF has undertaken to combat human trafficking and child labour?
4. How is WOTCLEF working with relevant agencies in Nigeria to rescue victims of trafficking and stop children from being used as laborers?
5. What is the ultimate goal of WOTCLEF, and how do you hope to achieve this goal?
6. How can potential supporters get involved with WOTCLEF? Is there a website or social media page that they can visit for more information?
ACTIVITIES OF WOTCLEF
1. PUBLIC SENSITIZATION AND ENLIGHTENMENT
WOTCLEF organizes seminars, workshops, musical concerts, sports, media advocacy and state by state tour to enlighten, educate and sensitize the people on the dangers of human trafficking as well as ways to avoid being victims of human trafficking and child labour.
2. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
WOTCLEF visits schools and youth organization groups to provide their members with essential life skills training and empowerment for the girl child. They also train young people to develop new culture that will help them build competence, and character which will make them better individuals and thereby contribute positively to the progress and development of the society.
3. ENLIGHTENMENT ON HIV/AIDS
There is no doubt that HIV/AIDS is directly linked to child labour and human trafficking. It is on this note that WOTCLEF takes HIV/AID campaign to vulnerable members of the society such as the: out of school youths and commercial sex workers with the major aim of enlightening them on HIV/AIDS infection and how they can prevent themselves from being infected with the virus.
4. PUBLIC EDUCATION
WOTCLEF uses mediums such as radio, television, magazines, posters, pamphlets and newsletters to circulate information on human trafficking to the members of the public.
5. WOTCLEF NYSC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCHEME
WOTCLEF partners with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This partnership is done by engaging youth corps members who volunteered to be peer educators in sensitizing people of the communities where they serve on the dangers of human trafficking, HIV/AIDS and child labour. These corps members are adequately equipped with knowledge on human trafficking, HIV/AIDS and child labour through public trainings sponsored by WOTCLEF. The corps members after receiving training go to primary and secondary schools to enlighten the pupils on the effect of human trafficking in the society.
6. ASSISTANCE OF VICTIMS
WOTCLEF as part of its activities helps victims of human trafficking by providing them with shelter, clothing, food and counseling. They also help the victims to locate their family members and re-unite them. WOTCLEF also give free training for the acquisition of self-employment skills such as hair dressing, tailoring, barbing, bead making, catering and craft, etc. for victims to enable them be able to start their own businesses.
With these and many other initiatives, WOTCLEF is working towards eliminating human trafficking and child labour in Nigeria and helping to create a better world for all. If you would like to support their work or learn more about how you can get involved, please visit their website at www.wotclef.org or follow them on social media. Thank you!
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EVALUATION
State the functions of WOTCLEF.
WOTCLEF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating human trafficking and child labor in Nigeria. The organization engages in a variety of activities, including public awareness campaigns, youth development programs, HIV/AIDS education, and assistance for victims of trafficking and child labor.
GENERAL EVALUATION
1. What is the full meaning of WOTCLEF?
2. Explain the various activities of WOTCLEF.
3. State the types of democracy.
4. Explain one of the types mentioned above.
5. How does democracy help to promote economic stability?
6. Do you believe that democracy can solve all of society’s problems? Why or why not?
READING ASSIGNMENT
Fundamentals of Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools Book 3, Sola Akinyemi. Pg. 124.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. WOTCLEF was founded by (a) Patience Jonathan (b) TuraiYaradua (c) TitiAtikuAbubakar
2. In what year was WOTCLEF founded? (a) 1998 (b) 1999 (c) 2003
3. Whose responsibility is it to protect fundamental human right? (a) Citizen (b) Non-government organization (c) Government of a state
4. Premarital sex can lead to all the following except (a) high moral standard (b) unwanted pregnancy (c) contraction of HIV/AIDS
5. Organizations set up by private individuals to help or assist people freely is known as (a) political organizations (b) business organizations (c) non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
6. The main objectives of WOTCLEF is to�(a) reduce the rate of human trafficking and child labour in Nigeria (b) help victims of human trafficking and child labour to get back on their feet (c) provide assistance to families affected by human trafficking and child labour
1. The full name of WOTCLEF is World Organization to Combat Human Trafficking and Child Labour in Nigeria.
2. WOTCLEF was founded in 1998 by Patience Jonathan, the former First Lady of Nigeria.
3. It is the responsibility of both citizens and government to protect fundamental human rights.
4. Premarital sex can lead to unwanted pregnancy, contraction of sexually transmitted diseases, and emotional stress.
5. Business organizations are set up by private individuals or groups to promote economic growth and prosperity through the creation of goods and services that meet consumer demand.
6. The main objectives of WOTCLEF are to reduce the rate of human trafficking and child labor in Nigeria, help victims of human trafficking and child labor regain their independence, and provide support to families affected by human trafficking and child labor.
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THEORY
1. Explain five (5) roles that individuals can play in creating a stop to human trafficking.
2. Highlight four roles of WOTCLEF.
3. Discuss how civic education helps to promote democracy in a society.
4. Explain one way that citizens can help to protect fundamental human rights in their communities.
5. What factors make it difficult for victims of trafficking and child labor to recover from the effects of these abuses? How can policymakers and civil society help to address these challenges?
6. How can the media and other forms of popular culture be used to raise awareness about human trafficking and child labor, and promote more just and equitable societies?
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