Violence against girls must be tackled through individual responsibility – Gender advocate
A gender advocate, Victoria Agyemang, is calling on individuals, families, communities and institutions to take personal responsibility in ending violence, discrimination and harmful practices against girls.
Gender advocate Victoria Agyemang has urged individuals, families, communities and institutions to take responsibility for ending violence, discrimination and harmful practices against girls on the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child. She emphasized that while laws, policies, and public campaigns are important, they alone are insufficient to eliminate violence without a commitment from individuals to challenge harmful social norms, promote equality and protect girls' rights.
Agyemang highlighted the need for practical steps to guarantee girls' safety, education, and empowerment, urging society to move beyond commemorative events and social media campaigns to take concrete actions in guaranteeing girls' rights.
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