Yaya
Kanaji, Imam of Jarra Sutukung, in the Lower River Region has called on parents
to give honest advice to their children and guide them in the right direction
that can protect them from sexual violence.
Speaking
recently at his home village as part of the 16 Days Activism nationwide caravan
tour to sensitize the general public on Gender Base Violence (GBV), Imam Kanaji
said parents and leaders must take responsibility and discuss with children in
order to protect them from harmful effects.
Kebba
Fatty, also a native of Jarra Sutukung called for change of attitude, while
calling on parents to always communicate with their children regarding matters
of GBV.
Addressing
students at Barra, Isatou Jallow, representative of the Ministry of Basic and
Secondary Education advised students to take their education seriously and to
desist from engaging in early sex that can hinder their future.
She
further encouraged them to report any sexual violence attempted on them by any
individual to the relevant authorities for prosecution.
Fatou
Ceesay, a representative from the Women’s Bureau also talked on the negative
health impact of early sex.
