Madam Sheila Minka-Premo, the Founding Consultant at Apex Lawconsult, has made a passionate appeal for the stringent enforcement of Ghana’s laws to combat gender-based violence effectively.
She made these remarks during the Women Speak event, a programme organised by the European Union in Ghana on Wednesday, November 27, to address violence against women.
Speaking under the theme ‘Beyond Beijing+30: Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Promoting Women’s Rights,’ Madam Sheila emphasised the pressing need for collaborative approaches to tackle the persistent acts of violence against women and girls.
In her keynote address, Madam Sheila Minka-Premo underscored the gravity of gender-based violence and its far-reaching consequences on individuals, families, and society at large.
She stressed the need to confront the root causes of gender-based violence, which she noted are deeply embedded in societal structures and norms.
“There is the need to address the root causes of gender-based violence. It is rooted in deep societal issues, including entrenched gender inequalities, harmful cultural norms, and power imbalances, which may possibly be deeply rooted in the culture and systems of our society.
“Transforming societal attitudes that condone violence as well as dismantling systems that perpetuate discrimination is very vital, and this requires continuous education, advocacy, accountability, and punitive actions, as well as the promotion of respect for human rights through the drastic enforcement of the laws.
Addressing the challenges faced by survivors of gender-based violence, Madam Minka-Premo called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, non-governmental organisations, and community stakeholders.
“Government institutions and organisations must work together to ensure the enforcement of laws that protect survivors of gender-based violence.”
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