Violence Against Women
Source: TLC Africa
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Liberia, is deeply saddened by the news of the brutal and violent rape of a little 12 year old female, resulting in her death on January 18, 2015 and all other rape victims and survivors.
Alpha Phi Alpha condemns this brutal and inhumane act predicated upon the most vulnerable among us. The alleged perpetrator is reported to be a man in his 40s. He must be exposed and dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.
While the nation slowly struggles to defeat the deadly Ebola virus which has taken all our energy, resources and time, wicked persons have seized the moments to perpetrate senseless and violent crimes against women and girls, including toddlers and infants. As a nation experiencing 11 years of peace, we cannot and must not allow this to continue and will must and act loudly against it.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. re-echoes its message of "NO MEANS NO" and emphatically declares yet again, that there is no place in our society for rape and other sexual and gender based violence. Rape and sexual abuse are unacceptable and intolerable at all times and must remain so in Liberia!
We will work to see that justice is carried out to the full extent of the law against the perpetrator(s) of this heinous crime and will not stop until we see justice is carried out. We will employ all measures legally available to see that justice is served, including tapping the available legal minded Brothers of our noble Fraternity to ensure that due process of law in protecting the rights of victims and their families are adhered to. Alpha will also make recommendations to the government of Liberia which will focus on sex education and prevention.
Today, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. has decided to reach out to support victims and families of sexual gender based violence in Liberia through partnerships with other members of the National SGBV Taskforce.
For the violent rape and death of children of Liberia, our Fraternity says loudly and clearly, "NO to sexual gender based violence", "NO MEANS NO," and "Leave Our Innocent Children Alone" or face the full force and weight of the law!