Join the Struggle for assaults on our 'Queens'

The Past months has been filled with a lot of inhuman treatment melted out to women around the world.
First was the Shooting of 15 year old Women right Activist Malala Yousafzai who out of cosmic force for change Spoke out for education of women in Pakistan.She went against all odds and paid a Terrible price, but the price she paid may have awoken the world in a way nothing else has.She gave voice to the Oppressed.
Couple of Months back in Delhi,India witnessed another assault on a 23-year old Physiotherapy intern who was beaten and gang raped by 6 other occupants of the bus in which she was travelling with her male companion.The young Physiotherapist died thirteen days later.
Just around the corner,barely 3 days ago Nigeria witnessed another gang-rape of a 6 year old who died as a result of the complication , this and many more is what our women silently go through without proper Justice served living with this trauma for the rest of their life .
Say no to rape & Domestic Violence and Let us treat our women right. A saying goes thus that 'Any man who treats a woman like a princess is no doubt raised by a queen"
Support Abike dabiri in elimination of Violence against women!!!

PRESS STATEMENT

Dabiri-Erewa calls for elimination of violence against women

As the world marks the International Women's Day, Rep. Abike Dabiri-Erewa (ACN-Lagos) has called for elimination of all forms of violence against women.

In a statement issued in Abuja to mark the International Women's Day, Dabiri- Erewa bemoaned the increasing violence on women in the country.

``It is quite gladdening that the House of Representatives has taken a major step in this regard by passing a bill for an Act to eliminate all forms of violence against persons''.

``The Bill sponsored by Hon. Abike Dabiri- Erewa, prescribes life imprisonment for rape and a minimum of 20 years for anyone involved or an accomplice in gang rape''

``The bill also seeks compensation for victims of rape. It also deals with domestic violence, political violence, harmful traditional practices, and protection of widows among others''.

She said the bill also criminalizes rape, gang rape, female circumcision, domestic and political violence, acid attacks and protection of widows.

The lawmaker expressed optimism that the bill would soon be passed by the Senate and subsequently signed into law by the President.

Dabiri-Erewa, however, congratulated the womenfolk all over the globe and asked them to remain committed to the protection of women dignity and emancipation of womanhood.  (END).

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