UNOCI's Public Information representative Pierre Aby spoke about gender-based violence, physical aggression and female genital mutilation and its serious consequences. He called on the villagers to stop such malpractices including child labour and urged them to report perpetrators to the authorities.
Civil Affairs representative Jean Emile Nkiranue expressed satisfaction with the level of social cohesion in the village and advised them to respect diversity. " Ethnic differences are a source of wealth from all points of view and allows for progress. Respect for authority goes hand in hand with respect for the laws of the land," he remarked.
Other issues discussed include extortion by traditional hunters known as "dozos" and the need to sensitise former practitioners of female genital circumcision.
