MONROVIA – The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) says it is deeply troubled by persistent sexual and gender-based violence and attacks on women and girls especially during this COVID-19 crisis when everyone should be practicing social distancing. Sexual and gender-based violence at this time undermines the fight against COVID-19. These onslaughts mostly against women and girls must be stopped. These acts of savagery against women and girls also perpetuate gender inequality in the society. AFELL stands ready to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice in the prosecution of the alleged perpetrators.

Source: Front Page Africa May 31, 2020 21:43 UTC