Cameroon: Young Feminists Demand Inclusive Adoption of Law Against Gender-Based Violence.
Young feminist organisations in Cameroon are calling on government to ensure the effective participation of civil society groups and youth movements in the final review of the proposed law against gender-based violence (GBV) and femicides. The appeal was made during a press conference organised by the Network of Young Feminist Leaders of Central Africa (REJEFEMAC) […]
Young feminist organisations in Cameroon are calling on government to ensure the effective participation of civil society groups and youth movements in the final review of the proposed law against gender-based violence (GBV) and femicides.
The appeal was made during a press conference organised by the Network of Young Feminist Leaders of Central Africa (REJEFEMAC) and the Stop Femicide 237 Collective.
The organisations are urging government to preserve the key provisions of the draft law, strengthen sanctions against perpetrators and guarantee adequate protection, support and reparation for victims and survivors.
They expressed concern that civil society and feminist groups who contributed to the drafting process have not been informed about how their recommendations were considered in the version currently undergoing final arbitration.
They have consequently called for the next parliamentary session to mark a decisive step towards adopting an ambitious law that reflects the realities and experiences of women and girls.
The organisations say their advocacy will continue beyond the adoption of the law to ensure its effective implementation and protection of survivors.
Che Tembuck
