From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
A coalition of concern women, struggle on women’s rights and social justice, popularly known as Jigawa women of resilience, has called for speedy trial of cases with regards to Gender Base violence, Ban on Child Labour and trafficking.
The chairperson of the coalition Hajiya Ummi Jibril Abba made the call shortly after a review meeting with stakeholders on Sunday at state Library Dutse.
The coalition also called for relevant stakeholders working around Gender based violence to puts more efforts to ensure that the menace has been reduced.
The chairperson added that, after the meeting, the group understood the need for establishing more Sexual Assault Referral centers in the state considering that many have been victims of the violence.
The coalition also appealed to the government to map out plans for an aggressive enlightenment campaign against street hawking by the girl-child as part of the modalities for an effective enforcement of the ban on street hawking and child labour.
While making remarks on the roles of parent and care givers, the coalition urged them to puts all efforts towards protecting their children as the days are evil, highlighting the recent disheartening man slaughter vested on an innocent five year old boy.
