By Kingsley Mamore
Dambai(O/R), Dec 9, GNA- The Oti Region has launched its 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign with a vibrant street float and sensitization event.
The programme began with a colourful float from the Dambai College of Education (DACE) junction to the ferry landing site, drawing attention to the critical issue of GBV.
Participants, including students from DACE, Yabram Community Day Senior High School, Oti Senior High Technical school, Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU, Hairdressers Beauticians Association of Dambai, community leaders, and activists, marched through the streets, distributing flyers and raising awareness about the need to end violence against women and girls.
The vibrant street float also brought together security agencies, traditional authorities, clergy, Imams and stakeholders, all united in their determination to end violence against women and girls.
The event culminated at the Dambai main lorry station, where officials and community members gathered for a sensitization session.
Mr Innocent Agbolosu, the Oti Regional Social Welfare Director, urged men who are victims of wife beating to report the incidents to the police.
He emphasized that men should not suffer in silence and encouraged them to seek help.
“If your wife is beating you, report her to the police, stressing that no one deserves to be abused, regardless of gender,” he added.
The regional director again took the participants through the complexities of sexual harassment, highlighting its forms and impact on victims.
He urged attendees to recognize these often-overlooked forms of abuse and seek help.
Mr Prince Latif Oyekunle, Oti Regional focal person of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) revealed that, the 16 Days of activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign was rolling out across Ghana with a unique approach to reach vulnerable populations.
He highlighted the initiative’s partnerships with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to target people on-the-go.
“Most people after leaving homes, their next destination is often on transit, that is why we have partnered with GPRTU, to reach people where they are and make a difference.”
GNA
Edited by: Maxwell Awumah/Christian Akorlie