As we join with man countries around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day 2019 under the theme; “Think equal, build smart, innovate for change”.
‘Let us as women and girls recognize the achievements of our women in the areas in which they have excelled without regard to divisions; national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political.
It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await the future generations of women’.
The National Council of Women condemns Statutory Rape and other forms of sexual violence against children and women. We are calling on all relevant authorities to do ALL within our power and authority to bring justice to the victims of these crime committed against our babies and children.
We are calling for a review of the New Domestic Violence Act 2015, a registry of sexual offenders especially those who were convicted for statutory Rape and the change of the age of consent to 18 years.
