Here in Rivers State, the campaign is being championed by gender activists who gathered a group of women in Port Harcourt to talk to them about the negative impact of violence against women and girls.
A concerned woman, CAROLINE BENSON told our correspondent that failure to implement laws that protects women and girls has helped to embolden those who engage in gender-based violence in Nigeria.
CAROLINE BENSON particularly pointed out a recent incident around Oyigbo part of River State where four men allegedly raped a twenty-five-year-old girl but later released from detention without facing prosecution.
Also speaking on the subject, a social activist, EMEM OKON called on parents and guardians to always monitor the activities of the female children around them to prevent them from falling victims of gender violence.
EMEM OKON also encouraged parents to endevour to seek the intervention of experts when they encounter issues of violence against women and girls, especially rape cases; in order to get justice.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, IPALIBO HARRY-BANIGO has stressed the need for governments around the world to forge a strong alliance and also raise funds to support efforts to check all forms of violence against women and girls.
In a statement by her Press Unit, the Deputy Governor also encouraged the civil society and other public spirited organizations to work together in addressing the problem of trafficking of women, sexual violence and other harmful practices against women and girls.
Our correspondent, UCHENDU EJIOWHOR reports that the theme for this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls is “Orange the World: Raise Money to End Violence Against Women and Girls.
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