Bayelsa NAWOJ Sues For End To Violence Against Women

 

As the Sixteen Days Activision against  women violence continues, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Bayelsa State Chapter has urged members of the public to see the fight against Gender Based violence as a collective responsibility.

A statement on Thursday  by the Chairperson of NAWOJ,  Grace Orumieyefa and Secretary, Tekinyo Theophilus, the group  describes this year’s activism as a call to end all forms of gender-based violence.

The statement noted that with this year's Global theme tagged “UNiTE ,Invest to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls” and   No Excuse as a slogan and hashtag,  it is a clear indication that the global society has embraced the fight for the rights of women.

The statement  explained that it requires  concerted efforts to achieve results against gender based violence and yo  ensure the protection of women and the girl child. 

The group stressed that there was need for more action to ensure that  women in all diversity live  lives devoid of violence and coercion adding  that  it is a call to action to raise awareness about the devastating impact that gender-based violence  brings to the society.

The statement lauded  Governor of Bayelsa State,  Duoye Diri and the Gloria Diri's foundation for the continuous protection on the girl child and for the establishment of Women Rights laws and policies in the state. 

The statement  also encouraged everyone to get involved in the 16 days of activism to amplify the voices of women in politics and their activities to support women organizations and strengthen women inclusiveness.