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The Lagos State Government has solicited for the support of all in the fight against the violent behavior of men with regards to Rape, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode made this call while receiving participate at the all-male walk against sexual & gender based violence, commemorating the Domestic and Sexual Violence Month.
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He said countless reports and research have indicated clearly that women are significantly more prone to being victims of these crimes; hence the State has decided to use men as flag bearers in this fight.

‘The scale of men’s violence against women is enormous and its effect, demoralizing., Men as grandfathers, fathers, brothers, sons, husbands and public advocates have a pivotal role to play in condemning all forms of violence against women and girls.’

The Governor added that the way forward is to continuously engage the menfolk as well as the community as a whole, warning that the State would no longer condone or tolerate peadophiles, women beaters and rapists.
‘We must address the violent behavior of men when it comes to Rape, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse.’
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He challenged the menfolk to join hands and speak against these crimes, while charging them to remain good ambassadors and flag bearers in the fight against domestic and sexual based crimes, so as to make Lagos uncomfortable for perpetrators of these heinous crimes.

‘It is inhumane and totally unacceptable to protect or even ignore such behaviours when we see it manifesting in our environment.’

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Ambode said that the State Government has provided several programs ranging from the provision of legal aid, shelter and psychological counseling services designed to assist these women.

He promised that the State will continue to ensure the rights and welfare of the most vulnerable in our community are adequately protected and safeguarded, and commended all for participation in the First Ever All Male Walk against Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Lagos State.

Earlier in his mesage, the Hon Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, while flagging –off the walk, urged members of the public to ensure crimes are reported as perpetrators of these acts would not go unpunished.

He said that we must promote positive masculinity roles and be an agent of change in the fight against domestic and sexual violence crimes.
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The Chairman Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Youth and Social Development, Hon. Richard Kasunmu said one of the aims of this all male walk organised by the DSVRT is to change the narrative by purposefully engaging men who statistics show are most often perpetrators of these heinous crimes and empower menfolk to become agents of positive change in the society.

Other event lined up for the Month includes on a day symposium on the role of men in ending Sexual and Gender based violence scheduled for Thursday Sept 15 at Muson Center, Onikan; an event for children on Monday Sept 26 and a commendation night to be hosted by the State Governor on Friday Sept 30.
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http://www.lasgidionline.com.ng/2016/09/ambode-leads-campaign-against-sexual.html

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The best governor so far and his best is yet to come.