General News of Saturday, 30 November 2019Source: Graphic.com.ghDOVVSU opens centre for survivors of violenceThe centre will offer essential services to victims of violent crimesThe Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service has inaugurated a ‘Crises Response Centre’ at the Police Hospital in Accra for survivors of violence and abuse. ASP Nanewotor appealed that national fund to provide financial support to victims of violence be made functional to enable them access services. Chief of Apirede Akwapim, Neenye Saforo Okoampah III, who chaired the function, called on DOVVSU to publicise the crises response centre so that victims of violence can make good use of the facility so that it serves its purpose. HighlightsOn the second day of the ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence,’ the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) opened a Crises Response Centre for survivors of violence. The ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’ was set aside to intensify efforts to end all forms of violence against women and girlsIt begins the 16 days journey to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Source: GhanaWeb November 30, 2019 08:15 UTC