Meet from , he has been awarded a speaking tour of Australia by the CSIRO and the Canberra Skeptics thanks to a grant from Science Week. He is well known as a fighter for Justice and for his campaigns against accusers, incurring the wrath and assaults from priestess ’s mob, and arrest by the police but he continues to rescue children accused of witch craft and holds meetings and seminars against .

ADELAIDE MEETINGS (If you are interstate ask your local Skeptics Society)

Tuesday 30th August 6 pm. ABC, Studio 520, 85 North East Road, Collinswood . Bus Stop 13, routes 271, 273 (from stop E2 Currie Street), Routes 204 205 (F) 206 (F) 208 209 (F) (from King William St.) Parking in Rosetta St. opposite ABC main Building Entrance at Cnr of Gallway Ave. & N.E. Rd. Doors open 5.30 pm. Gold coin entry. Booking essential: Please book by Email to [email protected] or by phone 8255 9508 stating your name, return address, (net or phone), which day you are booking, and how many you are booking for. Note: Elderly citizens should not climb the stairs to the balcony but should insist on a ground floor seat. Meeting closes at 7.30 pm.

After the meeting you can attend a dinner across the street at the Walkers Arms smorgasbord, 7.30 session, but you must book separately, 8344 8022 When booking with Walkers Arms say “with Leo Igwe group” The dinner costs $25.90 + 10% gst +drinks. Those with a pensioners card can claim 10% discount.

Wednesday 31st August 1.00 pm. Hetzel Theatre, Institute Building, cnr Kintore Ave & North Terrace. Adelaide. Access by bus, tram and train. Parking possible but difficult in Victoria Terrace. Doors Open 12.30 pm. Gold Coin Entry. Booking essential. Please book by Email [email protected] or by phone 8255 9508 stating your name, return address, (net or phone), which day you are booking, and how many you are booking for. Meeting closes at 2.30 pm.

Thursday 1st September 7.00 pm. Effective Living Centre 26 King William Road , Wayville Access by bus. route 200, 200B, or 200C. Alight at bus stop 2 - hall is located 100 metres south of bus stop on western side of King William Road. Doors open 6.30 pm. $5.00 entry . Please book at [email protected] P.T.O. Leo Igwe founded the Nigerian Humanist Movement and the Skeptical Society in Nigeria. He is now the representative of the International Humanist and Ethical Union in West Africa and South Africa. Rescuing children who have been accused of witchcraft and thrown out into the streets is highly dangerous, he and his family have been bashed up, arrested by the police, meetings disrupted, but he has retained a rational and understanding outlook. You and your friends are invited to attend any or all of these meetings. To help you decide which one, Leo will vary his talks as follows:

Tuesday 30th August at 6.00 pm; ABC Auditorium, Collinswood. Studio 520

"Every year, thousands of children are accused of witchcraft, and then abused, abandoned, thrown out of their homes in Akwa Ibom state. These children are forced to roam or live on the streets, markets, public or abandoned buildings. Witchcraft beliefs are widespread throughout Africa.

I will review the causes of belief in superstition, the state of the law and the practice of the police, the failure of education, and the effect of poverty. Indicating the many actions that have been taken to reduce belief in witches in the past and future trends."

Wednesday 31st August at 1.00 pm; Hetzel Theatre, Kintore Ave. & North Terrace

“Belief in Witchcraft is causing so many problems in Africa , for Africans and for the world at large. Humanists in some African countries are working and campaigning vigorously to address this cultural scourge.

My presentation focuses on these problems and the situations in different countries and what humanists are doing to tackle them. I will also discuss why presents the variable framework for Africans to make witch hunt history in this 21st century.”

Fighting Superstition in Africa

Thursday 1st September at 7.00 pm. Effective Living Centre

“Africa is a deeply superstitious society. Belief informed by fear and ignorance permeate all aspects of Africa life, thought and culture. These beliefs are causing so much darkness and destruction in the region. My presentation will highlight some of these superstitious beliefs and practices and how they are hampering Africa 's growth, development and emergence.

I will discuss the battle being waged by skeptics in Africa against the forces of superstition dogma and ignorance.”

Enquiries: Laurie Eddie 8277 6427, Dick Clifford 8255 9508