Kaduna government begins castration of rapists
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The Kaduna State Government has reiterated its readiness to carry out castration on male rapists and bilateral salpingectomy on females.
The National Secretary, Ministry of Welfare and Social Development, Ravi Salisu, disclosed this at a press convention in Kaduna on Tuesday.
He was talking at a gender-based stakeholder assembly/convention organized by the Ministry in collaboration with the Center for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP).
Mr Salisu mentioned the punitive measure was enshrined within the Kaduna State Government Prohibition of Violence Against Persons Law (VAPPL) of 2018.
“This law follows a long advocacy, lobbying and awareness-raising process undertaken by civil society organizations in the state in collaboration with relevant government agencies,” he mentioned.
“Since the passing of VAPPL in December 2018, Kaduna State has seen a marked enhance in reported incidents of violence towards girls and ladies (VAWG).
“This is likely due to increased awareness of VAWG and the availability of legislation.”
He mentioned incidents of gender-based violence are on the rise within the state.
Salisu mentioned: “According to the National Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Data Situation Room and the Dashboard for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response in Nigeria, a complete of 832 circumstances have been registered to this point in 2023. An incident has been reported.”
She mentioned the 16 days from November 25 to December 10, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence towards Women, are generally known as the “Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign”.
“This is the time to take action to end violence against women and girls around the world,” Saris mentioned.
“November twenty fifth has been designated as Orange the World Day by UNiTE’s Campaign to End Violence towards Women. Orange symbolizes a vivid future with out violence.
“It also serves as a means of showing solidarity in eliminating all forms of violence, which is why it is used as the color of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.”
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Source: dailypost.ng