Monday, July 6, 2020. Alliances for Africa (AfA) calls on the Imo State Police Command to adopt the Survivor-centered approach which prioritizes the rights of survivors Following the escalating incidences of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Imo State, especially sexual violations of minors, there is a need to adopt the Survivor-centered approach when handling […]
A LAW TO ELIMINATE VIOLENCE IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC LIFE, PROHIBIT ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE INCLUDING PHYSICAL, SEXUAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, DOMESTIC, HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES; DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PERSONS AND TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AND EFFECTIVE REMEDIES FOR VICTIMS AND PUNISHMENT OF OFFENDERS. Commencement COMMENCEMENT SECTION: Enacted by the House of Assembly of Imo State. BE IT ENACTED […]
PRESS RELEASE Monday, June 3, 2020. Alliances for Africa (AfA) calls for justice for all victims of rape and a state of emergency declared on rape The death of Vera Omozuwa, 22 and Ezekwe Tina, 16 who were victims of rape and extra judicial killing respectively; as well as the traumatic events that Jennifer, 18 […]
Global pandemics are world emergencies and this tends to exacerbate violence against women and girls. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) for women and girls in many ways with the documented upsurge in China, United States, United Kingdom and other countries suggesting an increase in domestic violence cases since […]
Monday 18th May 2020 Owerri, Imo State For Immediate Release COVID-19 Pandemic; Alliances for Africa Condemns the Growing Perpetration of Child Sexual abuse in Imo state, Calls for leveraging on existing unused edifices in the state for the immediate provision of Shelter (Safe Home) for survivors. Sequel to the enactment of policies by the federal […]
How Corruption Destroyed Our Health System – By Iheoma Obibi Our state television channels have been inundated with claims by state governors of beautifully constructed and equipped hospitals they have built and excellent healthcare delivery services being offered to the people in their respective states. The mirage of twin mirrors is all too real because […]
COVID-19 AND THE PANDEMIC OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN IMO STATE Alliances for Africa is concerned about what is happening behind closed doors as we shelter at home to protect ourselves from the deadly coronavirus disease. We see a dangerous trend, another pandemic in itself, an increase in sexual and gender-based violence against women […]
Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) during the COVID-19 pandemic Issues women are confronted with, in the society are numerous and require proactive responses of adept leaders and support at all levels for interventions if violence against women and girls will end. One of the major forms of violence that is widespread and found in almost […]
Pandemics and Violence against Women and girls In challenging times such as we are currently confronted with, the welfare of women and girls should not be treated with levity especially pregnant women and groups that were beforehand vulnerable. Available data and research from previous pandemics revealed that women and men are affected differently and the […]