Describing rape as violent, barbaric and wicked, Caroline Armah, said all hands must be on deck to put stop to this ungodly act of rape in the society. The consultative meetings with stakeholders including women, men and youths were aimed discussing a much more simplified version of rape, domestic violence and inheritance laws of Liberia. Under the project titled “Strengthening awareness on legal framework related to women and girls”, the project supports women access to justice targeting women in remote counties, including Lofa, Nimba, Grand Capemount and Monsterrado counties. Some vowed to take the campaign against SGBV, particularly in the wake of how rape cases in the country have tripled. The participants were grateful that the program was brought to them and they encouraged the Women Solidarity Incorporated to extend the program to other parts of Nimba and Lofa Counties.

Source: Front Page Africa September 17, 2020 06:56 UTC