SPECIAL REPORT: 16days of activism against Gender Based Violence 2017, GRID Network launches book with 16 stories focusing on girls and women with disabilities.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence GBV Crisis in NW/SW blamed for aggravating violence against women and girls The Regional Delegate for Women Empowerment and the Family for the North West has blamed the socio-political crisis in the region for aggravating violence against women and girls. Wirba Hassan made the observation in Bamenda Friday November 25, 2017 during the launching of a book titled “16 stories for 16days of Activism against gender based violence (GBV) with focus on girls and women with disabilities” by the Group for Rehabilitation and Inclusive Development GRID Network as part of activities to mark this year’s 16 days of activism against GBV. 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence GBV “The Socio-political crisis being experience in the North West/South West regions have further aggravated cases of violence on women and girls. Cases of rape, teenage pregnancies, and outright violence abound especially as many girls are