Renowned Nigeria social media
influencers, advocates, celebrities and concerned Nigerians took to the street
of Lagos sparking spontaneous protests against rape, assault and domestic
violence.
They joined several concerned Nigerians
from different sectors of the society to create awareness and encourage victims
to speak up.
The seventh edition of the much awaited
walk against rape campaign was held on Wednesday, March 15th 2018 in support of
the ongoing war against rape in the country and in commemoration of the
International Women's Day.
The walk which is aimed at creating
awareness and lending a voice to sexually abused persons (particularly women
and children) in the society was a huge success as people came out enmasse to
participate and speak up against rape.
The hashtag #Walkaagainstrape didn’t
only dominate social media conversations on Wednesday, but it also trended on
social media.
According to the National
Coordinator, Walk Against Rape, Esther Ijewere: “We appreciate Governor
Akinwunmi Ambode for his recent declaration of 25 years jail term for rapist
and perpetrators of all forms of domestic violence.”
“However we have this one demand to make
and it is for the REJUVENATION OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND LAWS!, There should be
a more transparent justice system to tackle sexual crimes, create and enforce
existing laws that protect women from discrimination and violence, including
rape, poundings, torture and all forms of verbal abuse. We call on the
government to revive the justice system for people to have firm faith in it.”
Project Fame Finalist, singer and
actress, Immaculate Edache who was also part of the Walk Against Rape said: “Rape
is an unjustified act that is injurious to the human soul. Therefore rape is a
crime that shouldn’t be taken lightly”.
The walk cum demonstration started from
the Archbishop Vining Memorial church (AVMC) ground and ended at the Ministry
of Women Affairs, Alausa, Ikeja.
The feedback, engagement and
interaction gotten from the walk indicate that more and more awareness needs to
be created in order to combat the scourge of rape.
Walk Against Rape is organised by Rubies
Ink Initiative for Women and Children annually since 2010.
For more information follow
@walkagainstrape on Instagram
@walk_rapeng - Twitter
W.A.R - Facebook
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