The raging GBV scourge

This country as in the previous years continues to raise awareness against GBV as it commemorated the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence and other days dedicated to women and children. Despite these efforts, it seems like all the campaigns and teachings are just in vain because everyday cases relating to GBV are reported.

GBV is a great concern in the country as women and the girl child remain victims of men who continue abusing and violating them instead of loving and protecting them. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, which was accompanied by the national lockdowns, movement restrictions and curfews, the prevalence and incidents of GBV have increased. Cases of child rape, incest, violence and even passion killings escalated during the period. This is despite the country signing and formulating policies intended fight the GBV scourge, as implementation remains a challenge.