Modupe Debbie Ariyo
Human Right advocate and a champion of anti children abuse campaigner, Modupe Debbie Ariyo has been awarded Order of the British Empire (OBE).
Debbie, Founder and Chief Executive of Africans Unite Against Child Abuse(AFRUCA) has featured prominently among those honoured in this years Queen Elizabeth’s birthday honour list.
Her name was announced at the weekend as having been appointed a member of the Order of British Empire (OBE) in the 2011 Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced at the weekend.
The announcement from Buckingham palace coincides with AFRUCA’s week of celebration as the international Organisation this week marls its 10th year anniversary.
Reacting to the news, Debbie said: “It is truly an honour to have my work recognised at this level. This award is for all the children, young people and families who have made our work at AFRUCA worthwhile and for all my colleagues who have made the AFRUCA dream a reality”
For more than ten years, Debbie has been a front runner as a Human right activist campaigning against abuse of children across the world and particularly among the black community in the United Kingdom and in Africa.
AFRUCA – Africans Unite Against Child Abuse was established in May 2001 in the aftermath of the deaths of children like Jude Akapa, Victoria Climbie and Damilola Taylor in the UK.
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The organisation was set up as a platform for advocating for the welfare of African children.
It became a Company Limited By Guarantee in October 2001 and a registered Charity in July 2002, with a Board of Trustees appointed to run the organisation.
AFRUCA has gained recognition and prominence for its role in speaking out on key issues affecting African children in the UK.
One of the reasons for this could be because AFRUCA’s initial activities were targeted at policy-makers and service providers – to work with them in developing a better understanding and knowledge of the needs and priorities of African children in the United Kingdom.
AFRUCA also made an impact because of the leadership role it has played in addressing issues affecting children within the African community in the UK. In particular, AFRUCA has been at the forefront of efforts to denounce the trafficking of African children to the country.
It has drawn attention to the growing phenomenon of human trafficking through organising activities, and engaging at different levels with policy-makers, other NGOs and within the African community.
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