Rwanda: African Security Organs to Fight Gender-Based Violence

Different countries have taken measures and promulgated laws to fight violence against women and girls, but it is time to ensure they are put in practice and effective. That was the message delivered on Monday in Kigali at the opening of the command post exercise "Africa Unite" for security organs from 37 African countries aimed at improving and harmonizing approaches to end violence against women and girls.

Under the theme 'Ending violence against women and girls' the exercise will be an occasion to share experiences concerning measures and regulations used by different countries in this respect. RDF chief of defense staff gen. Patrick Nyamvumba said violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a global phenomenon which is a violation of human rights and a major problem since it is committed both in war and peace situations.

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