One-Stop Centre Reports Over 41 SGBV Cases in Six Months
The Pujehun District One-Stop Centre has documented over 41 cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) during the past six months, sparking renewed concern among local stakeholders regarding the persistent prevalence of violence targeting women and young girls across the region.
Speaking on the figures, Madam Florence Tiangay Sandi, Centre Manager for the Pujehun One-Stop Centre, detailed the scope of the reported incidents, noting that women and young girls continue to comprise the majority of individuals seeking emergency support and essential services.
According to Sandi, the recorded cases encompass various forms of abuse, with the vast majority involving severe offenses. Of the total cases documented, 36 were identified as sexual penetration cases, alongside five recorded instances of domestic violence.
To address these crises, the One-Stop Centre offers comprehensive assistance to survivors, providing immediate medical care, psychosocial support, counseling, legal aid, and institutional referrals. The facility works alongside government bodies, law enforcement agencies, healthcare professionals, and civil society organizations to ensure survivors receive comprehensive care and support.
Local residents and community advocates emphasize that the high volume of reported incidents underscores an urgent need for preventive measures and public awareness campaigns. Advocates are calling on community members to break the silence surrounding SGBV, actively support survivors, and encourage prompt reporting through official channels.
Stakeholders continue to highlight the imperative of safeguarding women and children from exploitation and abuse. They are urging parents, traditional leaders, religious figures, and local community members to take proactive roles in preventing violence and establishing safer environments for vulnerable groups.
The One-Stop Centre reiterates its call for survivors and affected individuals to come forward, reassuring the public that available support services are designed to protect and assist survivors throughout both their personal recovery and the judicial process.
These latest findings have energized demands for sustained interventions, community-wide sensitization programs, and strengthened collaboration among SGBV service providers to curb the incidence of gender-based violence in Pujehun District.
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