VAPP Law: Gender Protection Is The First Step To Women Empowerment – Edo FIDA



The Edo branch of International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has described  as a major breakthrough, the domestication of  The Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law in the State.

Edo FIDA Chairperson, Iryn Omorogiuwa who stated this during an event in Benin City on Thursday  to Mark 2019 FIDA week in the state said, assent to the Bill by Governor Godwin Obaseki  brought a sigh of relief to stakeholders, particularly FIDA.

According to Omorogiuwa, “this is a celebrated victory and a major breakthrough in the fight against violence, especially on women”.

The FIDA Chairperson said, gender protection is the first step to creating enabling environment for women to contribute towards National development, adding, it has become necessary to have effective laws to check gender-base violence as well as ensure strict compliance.

Commissioner for Justice, Yinka Omorogbe said, violence against women obstructs their participation in development, saying,”gender-based violence serves to improverish women and their families, saps public resources and lowers economic productivity”.

Omorogbe, represented by the Director of Citizens Rights, Charity Ebosele noted that, the measures to curb violence against women and girls are not just rooted in humanity and human rights, but must be seen to impact on the economy and sustainable development.
                                         
On his part, deputy governor, Phillip Shaibu said the VAPP Law has put an end to all forms of victimization of any person or persons in the state.

The deputy governor who was represented by his wife, Mariam Shaibu charged citizens to take advantage of the Law to protect themselves.

The theme of this year’s FIDA Week is, ‘The Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law: A Tool For Attaining Sustainable Development’.



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