violence

The reality of male sexual abuse

Princess Ndom
Blog
June 6, 2019October 20, 2019

In previous posts, we have used data from the Domestic Violence and Victims’ Support Unit of the Ghana Police Service to make the point that men are often the perpetrators of sexual abuse in Ghana. This is a fact that… Read More »

CULTURE AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

Princess Ndom
Blog, Uncategorized
November 30, 2018October 20, 2019

Gender-based violence is prevalent all over the world. It is alarming to know that women and children form as the dominant victims of abuse. It is prudent for everyone to understand that, gender-based violence is not only a societal issue… Read More »

Ending Female Genital Mutilation with Maps.

Princess Ndom
Blog
October 1, 2018October 20, 2019

One of the prevalent acts of gender-based violence across Africa is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). It is defined as the cutting of the female genitalia for cultural or religious reasons. Perpetrators are emboldened by some primitive cultural beliefs that were… Read More »

Treatment of Defilement cases in Ghana 2014-2016

Princess Ndom
Blog
November 13, 2017

Whenever there is news of a crime that has been committed anywhere in the country, calls for justice for the victim is one of the most common reactions the news evokes. Justice served comforts the victim by assuring him/her the… Read More »