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Domestic Violence Bill addresses short
falls - CHRAJ
Sunyani, March 28, GNA - Mrs. Alima Nuhu, the Brong Ahafo
Regional Director of the Commission on Human Rights and
Administrative Justice, on Tuesday said the Domestic
Violence Bill recently passed by parliament was to address
short falls in existing domestic laws of the country.
She was addressing women at a one-day forum at Kenyasi in
Asutifi District organized by Women Consultative Committee
of Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL) to deepen women's
knowledge and understanding about the bill.
The forum was part of the international women's day
celebration and was under the theme, "Domestic Violence -
the role of women".
Mrs. Nuhu expressed regret that in spite of several
educational programmes to help curtail all forms of abuse,
women still suffered abuses such as female genital
mutilation, rape and assault.
Mr. James Badu, the Environmental Manager of NGGL, said the
company had joined women in the celebration, recognizing the
positive role they play women in the society, especially in
concession communities.
"The forum is to affirm Newmont's commitment to its gender
strategy and to enable women to express themselves freely in
decision making", he added.
GNA
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