By M.Dennise Nimpson|Contributor
The President of the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL), Atty. Vivian Neal, has called on government to demonstrate commitment in fight against SGBV across the country.
Atty. Neal made the call on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at a one-day Policy Dialogue on Domestic Violence Act in Monrovia, under the theme: “Action for Equality and Justice.”
Madam Neal said Sexual Gender Base Violence is ravaging the lives of many Liberians, especially young children.
The AFELL Boss noted that data released by the Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection puts cases of SGBV at approximately 900 from January to May this year that is alarming.
“This is clear indication that we have a prevalence of SGBV in our country.” She added
Atty. Neal stressed government commitment to the fight will ensure termination of the alarming cases nationwide.
According to her, civil society actors must continue to contribute their ideas and efforts to finding lasting solution that will end violence, especially against women and children.
Atty. Neal noted the initiative by Action Aid through partners to review the laws that speak to rights of women and children for strengthening and reform, is one of the possible steps to prevent and minimize SGBV in Liberia.
AFELL President stressed the importance to revisit the laws for gaps and weaknesses in order to make them more effective to meet current realities.
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