Official govt. statistics reveal that in Sri Lanka, 05 women rape cases occur daily, and if we do not take cognizance of this tragic situation and dedicate our selves as country t ensure our country is one which protects human dignity and freedom, devoid of violence, the consequences would be disastrous, say the ‘Lakwanitha’ organization.
This was
stated in a release issued by Mrs. Shanthini Kongahage, President of
the ‘ Eksath Lakwanitha Peramuna’ to mark International Women’s Day
tomorrow (March 08).
‘In Kahawatte
alone there were 28 killings of women. According to Govt. statistics
there are 05 women rapes a day, and 06 cases of child abuse. Women’s
abuse figures do not enter in to the statistics in great numbers. In
2011, police have recorded 1865 cases of rape. In 1990 from a figure of
365, in 2011, after a 20 year period has risen to 1865’ the release
states.
The abuse of women, child
abuse and sexual molestation should be halted forthwith. In a society
where women’s freedom is protected, in the workplace, home, public
transport or any other place women should be protected, the release
states.
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