The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has appealed to judges in Rivers State to spell out stiffer punishment for rapists and those who violate the rights of a child.
This is contained in a communique issued by FIDA at the end of its two day workshop for the vulnerable in the state.
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The communique read by the secretary of FIDA in Rivers State, Mrs. Nnenna Igbokwe also demanded a speedy justice system. Â
” There should be a specific objective for each goal. The Government needs to carry on with the sustainability of the plan.
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“All stakeholders must work in synergy to achieve this goal. As there is need for more sensitization in the society. The men should also be re-oriented”, a part of the communique read.
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