The National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called on the Federal Government to impose stiffer penalties for rapists to serve as a deterrent to others.
This was
contained in a communiqué
issued at the end of its 2012 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting
held in Abeokuta on Saturday.
NAWOJ also advocated for a legislation
to cater for domestic violence as well as protect young girls against
harmful traditional practices and molestation.
“There should be a legislation to break the silence, so that victims can speak out without fear.
“NAWOJ is also calling on the Federal
Government to domesticate the CEDAW bill and the total elimination of
all kinds of violence against women,” the communiqué said.
The association urged the Federal
Government to fully implement the 35 per cent affirmative action and
commended the Inspector-General of Police for the removal of road blocks
across the country.
It, however, advocated for the
introduction of community policing, vigilante groups and other security
structures to assist the police in ensuring the safety of lives and
property.
The communiqué stressed the need for
the police to take proactive steps that would stem the incidences of
bombings and ritual killings.
It commiserated with the families of
the 18 graduates of Imo State University who died while traveling by
night journey to Taraba State for the Batch “A” NYSC Orientation camp.
It also called on government to take
measures to address the plight of pensioners who were suffering untold
hardships before getting their entitlements as well as the issue of
unemployment.
“Government should establish skills
acquisition centres to occupy the youths, and check the rise in
anti-social vices and youth restiveness in the society associated with
poverty and unemployment,” the communiqué stated.
Culled- Leadership News
Hope the Government listens?
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