Women lawyers hold rally to enlighten society against women violence
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Women
By Martha Agas
Jos, Nov. 25, 2016 (NAN) The International Federation of Women lawyers (FIDA) on Friday organised a rally in Jos, to draw society’s attention to the plight of women that suffer all forms of violence in the country.
According Mrs. Halima Nshi, Chairperson, Plateau chapter of the International Federation of Female Lawyers (FIDA), the rally is part of the activities to mark the international day for the elimination of violence against women.
She said that the rally, held at the Terminus market Jos, was to enlighten the public on the ills of such violence and work out ways to end them.
“Some women and children keep suffering in their husband’s houses; Plateau has even more serious cases because we currently have five cases at the courts,” she said.
The FIDA official said that the group was always willing to handle cases of violence against women and children, and called on those affected to come forward.
“Our focus is to ensure justice for every women; whoever feels victimised should not hesitate to complain,” he said.
In her remarks, Mrs. Tongnaan Bawa, Secretary, National Association of Women Journalist (NAWOJ), North-Central Zone, said that the rally was also to enlighten women to fight for their rights and report abuses to FIDA.
“ Wife battering is on the rise in our society; women are human beings that need love and care, the beatings cause psychological and health effects on the woman and the children,’’ she explained. (NAN).
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Edited by Ephraims Sheyin