Members of the Peace Brigades of Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa (GPFA). There were 85 cases involving gender-based violence and domestic violence just within the first two months of this year (the latest available stats), according to the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Protection. “The government and the citizens need to play their role in minimizing domestic violence in the country,” Atty. David Konneh, the head of Programs at the Gbowee’s Peace Foundation said that he was very impressed with the work the women are doing. “My organization intends to provide more funding to the women to create more awareness on drugs or domestic violence,” he said.

Source: Front Page Africa May 28, 2021 08:09 UTC