NHRC Boss Leads Protest On Rape, Violence Against Women, Children In Abuja | Sahara Reporters

.NhrcTweets Boss Leads Protest On Rape, Violence Against Women, Children In Abuja | Sahara Reporters The protesters said the public outrage and horror on account of rape and other violent crimes against women and girls had led to the deaths... READ MORE:

Members of National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday in Abuja staged a protest against rape and other violent crimes against women in the country.

The protesters said the public outrage and horror on account of rape and other violent crimes against women and girls had led to the deaths of many victims. He said,"Rape and SGBV affects different categories of people, especially the most vulnerable like children, women, the elderly, persons with disabilities and men. "It is not only an abuse by the perpetrator, but also a violation when the responsible authority fails to take action to ensure redress and accountability to victims and survivors.

"Government at all levels to put in place laws, policies, programmes directed at addressing and eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls, children, persons with disabilities and men."

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