SIT-OUT PROTEST WHICH HELD IN GOMBE, KADUNA, FCT, ENUGU, BENUE, RIVERS, DELTA, LAGOS AND IMO STATES ON THE 3RD OF AUGUST, 2017.
On the 3rd of August, the Women Situation Nigeria (WSRN) in partnership with Alliance against Domestic Violence and Rape (AADVA) organized a peaceful protest in Gombe, Kaduna, FCT, Enugu, Benue, Rivers, Delta, Lagos and Imo States. The purpose of the protest was to create awareness on the growing incidence of defilement and rape and call for Action on the VAPP act and demand for justice on rape victims. The protesters who were activist from different organizations were seen chanting solidarity songs and marching with placards and banner expressing their grievances. Fortunately, the peaceful protest attracted dignitaries in the states who promised to address the rising issue of rape and of children.
