The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has called on residents of Ibeju-Lekki and Lekki environs to work towards the eradication of domestic and sexual violence.
The Executive Secretary of DSVA, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, made the call, according to a statement on Wednesday, during a sensitisation programme held in Ibeju-Lekki.
Vivour-Adeniyi, who was represented by the agency’s Head of Community Engagement, Mr Damilare Adewusi, noted that the DSVA has renewed its efforts in its advocacy against domestic and sexual violence through the engagement of more residents of Local Government and Local Council Development Areas across the state.
She said, “The objectives of the programme are to educate residents of Ibeju-Lekki, Lekki and environs on evolving gender roles; promote positive masculinity and feminism among men and women; enlighten them on non-violent approach to conflict and the need to have mutual respect for one another among others.
“All hands must be on the deck to eradicate sexual and gender-based violence in society which often takes the form of forced sexual activity and women victimisation.”
The Supervisor of Ibeju-Lekki LG, Mrs Bisola Azeez, stated that there is a need for residents to be better informed of the government’s resolve and its zero tolerance to issues which border on sexual and domestic violence.
Also speaking, Officer in Charge, Family Support Unit of Epe Police Division, Roseline Ilekhue, listed actions that are liable for sexual and gender-based violent offences and urged residents to continually collaborate with the police.
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