SPEAKER Wade Mark yesterday called for the enforcement of legislation to curb instances of violence against women.
“It is our responsibility as parliamentarians to ensure that relevant legislation is in place to effectively curb the instances of violence against women and girls, as well as monitor the enforcement of existing laws,” Mark said in welcoming remarks at a regional parliamentary workshop held at the Hyatt Regency.
The Speaker’s remarks came one day after the observance of The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and amid a 16-day programme of activism on the topic which began on Sunday.
Read more at NewsDay, published 27 November 2012.
SPEAKER Wade Mark yesterday called for the enforcement of legislation to curb instances of violence against women.
“It is our responsibility as parliamentarians to ensure that relevant legislation is in place to effectively curb the instances of violence against women and girls, as well as monitor the enforcement of existing laws,” Mark said in welcoming remarks at a regional parliamentary workshop held at the Hyatt Regency.
The Speaker’s remarks came one day after the observance of The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and amid a 16-day programme of activism on the topic which began on Sunday.
Read more at NewsDay, published 27 November 2012.