Rape: Okowa's Aide Genevieve Mordi Speaks Against Rape

The Senior Special Assitant on International Relations and Special Duties to the Delta State Governor and Member Of high-powered 17-man Task Force to check human trafficking and irregular migration in the state Dr Genevieve Mordi has kicked against rape in Nigeria

Speaking in Asaba, Dr Genevieve Mordi said raping a woman attracts negative influences and curses to the rapist.

"It is sad to hear the spate of rape occurring in the country. The reports being heard about rape in Nigeria affects not only the victims but also places the country in negative light. These men by such evil acts, have permanently shut doors of breakthrough in their lives. Discipline of the mind should be taught in both religious and secular settings and should start at an early age, as early as 3 years.

This gender-based violence against women is severely frowned upon so much so, the United Nations has a Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women which was initiated in 1993. In 2014, the United Nations initiated the HeForShe campaign and one of its major objectives is, encouraging all genders, most especially males, to partake as agents of change and fight against negative behaviors such as rapes and stereotypes.

Every hand should be on deck to eliminate this violation of a woman’s fundamental rights. Victims of rape should be treated with care medically and emotionally; they should neither be blamed nor stigmatized."she said