In line with goal 5 (gender equality) and 6 (reduced inequality) of the United nation sustainable development goals and the initiative of PYAfrica anti violence committee which seeks to end violence against children and adolescents, the apata catchment of Oyo state chapter of PYAfrica anti violence committee held a sensitization on sexual abuse at Oluyole extension high school Ibadan on Wednesday , 16th January, 2019.
The sensitization led by the team lead of Apata catchment, Mrs Yewande Ajayi, captured over 300 male and female students of the junior secondary school (JSS) 1-3 between the age range of 9 and 14 years, as well as the senior secondary school class (SSS) 1 – 3 between the age range of 13 and 19 years. The 40 minutes sensitization was anchored by Mrs Yewande Ajayi and Miss Abisola Akinmoldun being the only representatives of PYAfrica present.
As an index of the alarming rate of violence against children and adolescents in the society, no less than half the student population indicated they have heard of sexual abuse but unfortunately only a few knows how to avoid and report it. Students were successfully enlightened on the meaning of sexual abuse and various types of sexual abuse ,how to avoid it, how to report it and its long term effect if not stopped.
The impact of the sensitization include increased awareness of sexual abuse, improved knowledge of how to handle it and preparedness of students not only to guard themselves against it but to also educate their friends and siblings. After a proper enlightenment the floor was opened for questions and in abscence of no questions from the students, they were asked some questions in which they answered brilliantly after which the sensitization was successfully concluded. You can join us in making our nation a violence free country. Together we can
