Muslim leaders slammed families and chiefs for secretly handling sex crime cases behind closed doors. The Muslim Family Counseling Services held a workshop at Central Mosque in Kumasi on Thursday. Director Mohammed Bun Bida told traditional rulers to stop letting criminals escape justice through private deals. He said victims get cheated when families accept small payments instead of proper court action. Police and special victim units should handle all these serious crimes.
The German Development Cooperation funded this seven-month training program called Support to Human Rights, Gender Equality and Civil Society. Chief Musah Akambonga from the National Council of Zongo Chiefs attended the meeting. Nana Ogyam Amankwah from Kumasi Agogo also joined other religious leaders at the event. All chiefs agreed that secret settlements help criminals avoid punishment. They promised to send offenders straight to police stations from here forward.
Workshop teachers explained different types of sexual violence and how to help survivors. Participants learned about reproductive health rights through group talks and hands-on activities. Leaders want to build stronger support networks for people who suffer abuse. The project targets Asokore Mampong Municipality communities specifically. Faith leaders will spread awareness and fight gender violence through grassroots campaigns.
Traditional rulers admitted that family settlements create huge roadblocks for justice. Victims stay silent because communities pressure them to forgive attackers. Chief Akambonga said arrests and prosecutions scare potential criminals away from committing similar acts. Religious leaders promised to encourage survivors and witnesses to report crimes without fear. Community cooperation will help end this dangerous practice once and for all.
The German Development Cooperation funded this seven-month training program called Support to Human Rights, Gender Equality and Civil Society. Chief Musah Akambonga from the National Council of Zongo Chiefs attended the meeting. Nana Ogyam Amankwah from Kumasi Agogo also joined other religious leaders at the event. All chiefs agreed that secret settlements help criminals avoid punishment. They promised to send offenders straight to police stations from here forward.
Workshop teachers explained different types of sexual violence and how to help survivors. Participants learned about reproductive health rights through group talks and hands-on activities. Leaders want to build stronger support networks for people who suffer abuse. The project targets Asokore Mampong Municipality communities specifically. Faith leaders will spread awareness and fight gender violence through grassroots campaigns.
Traditional rulers admitted that family settlements create huge roadblocks for justice. Victims stay silent because communities pressure them to forgive attackers. Chief Akambonga said arrests and prosecutions scare potential criminals away from committing similar acts. Religious leaders promised to encourage survivors and witnesses to report crimes without fear. Community cooperation will help end this dangerous practice once and for all.
