June 19 International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Relationships are meant to bring love, intimacy, safety, peace, happiness and companionship.
Sadly, a high percentage of cases of violence are borne out of violence in relationships.
Conversely, in war torn places, sexual violence is often used as a weapon against conquered territories.
These victims are sexually violated to inflict more pain in the conflict between their people and their enemies.
In Nigeria, records of sexual violence has been recorded in parts of Kaduna, Zamfara and Katsina states, where terrorists have demanded the wives and daughters of poor farmers to have sexual acts with them for a period of time. These actions by these terrorists are the very reason why we at TLF are aligning with the UN to push for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
#TogetherWeCan
#NonViolence
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