The Interfaith Based Leaders Against Sexual and Gender-based Violence have promised to address the reported increase in Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), and “harmful” traditional practices in communities by means of various platforms. In their resolution, the leaders committed to use every Friday and Sunday, as well as every traditional meeting day to preach and teach on SGBV and harmful traditional practices. The UN Women Operations Manager/Officer-in-Charge, Yawo Maglo, raised alarm over the increasing rate of reports of SGBV and harmful traditional practices across the country. He emphasized the importance of unity among Muslim, Christian and traditional leaders in addressing SGBV and harmful traditional practices. She therefore called on Muslims and Christians to educate their children on the importance of some traditional practices, but to circumvent the harmful aspect of those practices.

Source: Daily Observer September 07, 2018 02:26 UTC