In a bid to stop rape in the society, the National Human Rights Commission, Anambra State Chapter, has embarked on activism and campaign against the scourge in the society.
The campaign, which coincided with the “Day of the African Child” drew partnerships from Gender Perspective and Social Development Centre, Safenest Foundation, (COMAREG) Health Foundation, 247Jobs Per Click, and Life Care Protection, Rehabilitation and Safety Organization.
Our correspondent reports that while speaking during advocacy the State Cordinator of the commission, Mrs. Nkechi Ugwuanyi, expressed concern over increase in rape cases, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown, adding that a weeklong activities have been mapped out to draw public awareness on the incident.
She advocated stiffer penalties for rapists, calling on relevant bodies, including the Media, Executive, Legislative and Judicial arms of government to join in the campaign against rape.
She expressed worry that over eighty cases of rape were recorded in the state recently.
The Legal Adviser to the Commission, Mr. Ikechukwu Chuke, an representatives of partnering organizations were present during the advocacy, where campaigners displayed placards with different
