By Patrick Ochei
A Non Governmental Organization under the aegis of Fostering Hopes Foundation was among several other civil society organisations, professional bodies and faith based organisations that participated in today’s rally that kick-started the 2024 celebration of the 16 Days Activism Against Gender Based Violence in Asaba, Delta State.
The rally which commenced from Prof. Chike Edozien Secretariat was led by the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Hon. Princess Pat Ajudua.
Before the takeoff at eight in the morning, the Commissioner addressed participants, advising every represented group to engage in activities within the period of the 16 Days Activism Against Gender Based Violence.
She said that the State was not happy with the rate of domestic and corporate violence against the both gender (male and female), thereby encouraging victims to speak up when there are threats of violence against them by their spouses or bullies around them.
In an interview with NTA and DBS Asaba alike, the Head of Communications for Fostering Hopes Foundation, Comrade Patrick Ochei condemned all forms of harmful practices that degrade womanhood, thereby calling on government to protect victims of such practices like female genital mutilation, unbearable mourning periods for widows, lack of family support to women who want to fulfil their purpose on earth and many others.
He also called on good spirited individuals to promote the protection of the rights of children, especially the girl children in order to ensure that they grow believing in their self esteem.
The occasion was a fantastic one for the Fostering Hopes Foundation as it afforded members like Mr. Emeka Ukome, Mrs. Happiness Ukome and Mrs. Zeniat Ochei the opportunity to interact and cultivate new friendship within the civil society network.
