Audio By Carbonatix
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in the East Mamprusi District recorded 13 domestic violence cases in 2008.
Mr Sulley Sawyer Salifu, East Mamprusi District Director of CHRAJ, who told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Gambaga on Friday, said apart from the domestic violence, the outfit also received complaints of child neglect cases.
He attributed the low number of reported cases to constant educational and awareness campaign on domestic violence with greater emphasis on the need for parents to be more responsible.
Mr Salifu said out of the 13 cases, CHRAJ successfully resolved 10, while two cases were referred to a family tribunal of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service. One case, he said, was still pending.
He said many of the cases were filed against men, who felt superior over women, and as a result molested their wives as a show of their superiority.
Mr Salifu said in 2008 CHRAJ carried out an awareness and educational campaign on female genital mutilation, domestic violence as well as economic, social and cultural rights in some 30 communities.
He said CHRAJ had received six cases at its Gambaga office this year and that they would soon embark on a vigorous campaign to ensure that people adhered to safeguarding human rights.
He said Gambaga office, which currently has only one motor bike as an official means of transport, was hampering efficient operations of CHRAJ.
He called for a separate office for the Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo District to enhance administrative work.
source; GNA
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Rhythms on Da Runway returns on 28th November with 16th edition
13 minutes -
Zonda Tech expansion shows 24-hour economy taking shape – Mahama
22 minutes -
US Embassy brings World Cup winner Amy Griffin, Kofi Sarkodie to empower Ghana’s female coaches
22 minutes -
Sam Okudzeto faults AG for lack of consultation on proposed Standard Board Bill
23 minutes -
Report anyone demanding money for school placement – Education Ministry
26 minutes -
Over 100 CSOs, labour groups demand binding law and timelines for constitutional reforms
30 minutes -
Minister for Youth Development urges Russia to expand Ghana partnership to rural communities
41 minutes -
Mahama says 80% of DACF will go directly to district assemblies to accelerate development
45 minutes -
Adisadel College 2002 Year Group launches GH¢4.6m clean water legacy project
52 minutes -
GHIPO moves to secure global protection for Ghana’s Akpeteshie
1 hour -
Zjili: Ghanaian Dagbani-language film premieres at Toronto International Film Festival
1 hour -
Concerned Citizens of Yendi commend Farouk Aliu Mahama for supporting medical student
1 hour -
NDC Youth Organiser aspirant Odarteifio pledges to tackle Northern Ghana’s irrigation crisis
1 hour -
Daily Insight for CEOs: Attracting and retaining critical talent
1 hour -
Ghana launches initiative to cut maternal deaths by 20% annually
2 hours