GBV cases soar in Kalomo

Martin Mashekwa in Kalomo

The Kalomo anti-Gender- Based Violence (KGBV) has expressed concern over the rising number of GBV cases in the district and has called for a multi-sectoral strategic approach to contain the vice.

Acting District Health Director, Misheck Mukanzu has noted that the 788 GBV cases recorded by October 31 called for collective efforts to address the situation.

Speaking at the launch of the 16 days of activism against Gender- Based Violence in Kalomo, Dr. Mukanzu called on communities to desist from stereotyping and urged them to be advocates for change on GBV.

“I urge communities to be advocates for change as this pressing issue demands our collective efforts to eradicate it. We have the power to address this situation for our future generations,” Dr. Mukanzu said.

Meanwhile, the Anti-GBV One- Stop centre in Kalomo says it has put up comprehensive strategies   to address the root causes of GBV and ensure the well-being of its survivors.

And officiating at the launch, Kalomo District Commissioner, Joshua Sikaduli said the Government had put in much effort to promote gender equity so that there was no discrimination between the male and womenfolk.

“Gender is not only a human issue but a public health issue which should be dealt with through collective action within society,” Mr. Sikaduli observes.

This year’s 16 days of activism against Gender- Based Violence is under the theme ‘nvest to prevent violence against women and girls.’

The district has lined up outreach programmes through mass media, session talks in churches and other public platforms during the activism period which runs from November 25 to December 10.