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‘The children are not safe here’: the Nigerian couple fighting infanticide

In central Nigeria, a couple, Olusola and Chinwe Stevens, is combating the infanticide of newborns believed to be cursed. They operate the Vine Heritage Home Foundation, providing refuge for at-risk babies, as some local communities consider them bad omens. The couple faces challenges, particularly when families seek to reclaim these children.

‘The children are not safe here’: the Nigerian couple fighting infanticide

Credit: Theguardian

Key Highlights

  • Olusola and Chinwe Stevens run a home for at-risk babies in Nigeria.
  • Some local communities believe that certain newborns are cursed and should be killed.
  • The couple's home is named Vine Heritage Home Foundation, located in Gwagwalada.
  • They aim to protect infants who are considered bad omens by tradition.
  • The Stevens face difficulties when families want to take back their children.
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