NAWOJ, Others March against Rape
Nigeria Association of Women Journalists , has described rape as a cancerous pandemic eating through the foundation of the society and creating an unsafe environment for all.
The event was organised by Delta NAWOJ in partnership with Civil Society Organisations and Women Association in the state. The various groups involved in the Stand-against-Rape campaign included the NAWOJ, Delta State Chapter, Medical Women Association of Nigeria , International Federation of Women Lawyers, , Association Against Child Sexual and Gender Based Violence, Ideal Child Foundation, Courageous Girls and Women Initiative, Working Fingers and Soroptomists International.
Their dressing and chants caught the attention of passerby and commuters, most of who slowed down to get the messages. She said that the place of proper parenting could not be over-emphasised in the fight against rape, urging parents to groom both the boys and girls into responsible and supportive citizens that shun all forms of violence especially against women.
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