GBV: The big elephant in the room
Monday, May 29, 2023 | 140 Views |
Sadly, the country seems not to have proper tools and the extent to which women and the girl-child are being abused is not adequately measured.
Almost every week there are reports of women being attacked by their significant others and while men are attacked as well, women seem to be more on the receiving end.
Instead, they should serve as a warning to health authorities, community leaders, and policymakers that something is not right. According to the Palapye District Development Committee’s latest report, 130 abortion cases were recorded between April and June 2026.On the face of it, the overall figure may represent a decline from the preceding quarter. However, going deeper into the figures, the monthly trend tells a different and more worrying...