By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT
It has emerged that the fight against Sexual and Gender Based Violence is far from over in Kitui county since victims fear being stigmatised.
Brian Mutia, a gender champion, said cases of men becoming victims of Gender Based Violence were on the rise although majority suffer in silence.
"Men are in dilemma. They shy away from reporting violations to authorities for fear of being stigmatised,", he said.
To curb GBV in Kitui county, Mutia said men should report the violations to area chiefs, police or gender offices in the government departments.
Another way to fight GBV is through the churches since they get many believers from across the society. Due to the trust the clergy enjoy, they were called upon to protect their adherents.
Speaking last Friday in Athi ward, Kitui South sub county, NCCK coordinator for Ukambani programs Nzembi Nzioka urged churches to be save spaces if GBV was to be eradicated.
She was speaking last during a meeting to promote the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaigns. She urged all stakeholders to play their role in fighting SGBV.
"As a church organisation, NCCK has been seeking the support of the clergy to help fight SGBV. The church has a strong platform due to the large number of faithful who attend services".
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