Solutions To Domestic Violence Important: Minister Rosy Akbar

“I believe there are good men who will teach their son’s to be gentle­men. Men can be ambassadors to domestic violence and say no to domestic violence.”

Thursday 16 December 2021 | 10:04

Minister Akbar with participants during the closing of the 16 Days of Activism at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa in Nadi last week. Photo: Mereleki Nai

Minister Akbar with participants during the closing of the 16 Days of Activism at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa in Nadi last week. Photo: Mereleki Nai

The importance of finding solu­tions to domestic violence was highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Al­leviation, Rosy Akbar last week.

Ms Akbar speaking at the closing of the 16 Days of Activism Cam­paign at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa in Nadi last Friday.

“Research now says that domes­tic violence is preventable. We can bring it to zero rates, not in years and decades,” she said.

Ms Akbar said government and her ministry believes in equality.

“I believe there are good men who will teach their son’s to be gentle­men. Men can be ambassadors to domestic violence and say no to domestic violence.”

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