Parents and community leaders have been urged by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Abuse Agency to end the “culture of silence” so that the legal system can deal with those who commit domestic and sexual abuse.
Children should “learn to call their private parts by their original names and never hesitate or delay speaking up when they experience any type of abuse from any trusted adult,” the agency further advised.
The organization, which advocates against sexual and gender-based violence in various areas of Lagos, stressed the need to educate kids and other stakeholders about issues that may be related to SGBV.
Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, the DSVA’s executive secretary, stated that in addition to the other celebrations the organization was taking part in, it was practical to bring the Children’s Day celebration to the various areas.
She claims that, as a result, several communities in the state took the initiative to celebrate, support, and educate children.
“The DSVA officers took the children and adults present through prevention tips, also enlightened the participants on channels of the report, creating adequate time for their children, and never leaving their child in the care of anyone.
“Parents and community leaders were charged to break the ‘culture of silence’ to enable the law to take its course so that perpetrators will be brought to the book, stressing that this will serve as a deterrent for others,” a statement by the agency said.
