Press Release
24th June 2020
Advocate for Women, Ebola
Survivor, Street Children, and Rape Victims (AWESSCRV-SL)Condemns Rape of
KhadiajahSaccoh
Advocate for Women
Ebola Survivor, Street Children, and Rape Victims worried about the persistent
increase in Rape cases across Sierra Leone.We are also concern and shocked by the recent Rape and murder of a 5
year old KhadiajahSaccoh in Freetown.
We extend our
heartfelt sympathy and condolence to the family of the deceased KhadiajahSaccoh
for the loss of their daughter in such manner.
Rape seems to becoming
a culture in Sierra Leone despite the Government Proclamation of State of
Emergency on RAPE. We are also aware that the Sierra Leone Policearrested the
Rapist and is under investigations. Violence against Women and Girls is one of
the greatest crime and Human Right Violations.
Advocate for Women
Ebola Survivor, Street Children, and Rape Victims (AWESSCRV-SL) will continue
to support all efforts made by the
Sierra Leone Government, Police (including the family support unit and )
the Judiciary among others to make sure the right of Women and Girls are
protected and Justice Prevails in Sierra Leone.
End of Release.
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