Osun Commissioner for Women and Social Affairs Olaboopo Attends UNICEF Program.

Ealier today, the Honourable Commissioner for Women, Children and Social Affairs, Barr. Olubukola Olaboopo, attended a 1day enlightenment/training program organized by UNICEF in collaboration with Ministry of Women Children and Social Affairs, State of Osun
The training is meant to enlighten the law enforcement agents on the protection of victims of Domestic Violence and Female Genital Mutilation. The laws governing it, handling of victims and evidences etc.

The commissioner spoke  from her experience as a lawyer who have handled several cases of domestic violence, highlighting loopholes in handling of offenders, destruction of evidences amongst other issues. She sought the cooperation of the law enforcement agents and
admonished them to help with enforcement of the provisions of relevant laws and shy away from stigmatising victims.

In attendance were  Directors in the ministry of women, children and social affairs, representative of UNICEF,  NGOs, staff of the ministry of health, police officers, officers of the civil defense and many Others.