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Irise Ghana, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) working to end rape and sexual violence against girls and women has organized a sensitization activity in Wenchi in the Bono Region of Ghana.  

The two-day sensitization event themed, “The Rising Gardens", educated residents particularly girls and women on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Exploitation, Rape and Incest, Teenage Pregnancy, Drug Addiction, Occultism, and Sexual Slavery.

Country Director, Irise Ghana, Vickenzie Gifty Ofei, speaking to hundreds of women and girls said Irise Ghana is an NGO formed from the One Billion Revolution, a global platform that gives women and children the opportunity to raise their voices against injustices that they face every day in society, schools, culture, work and religious places, among others.

She said the organization decided to organize its fourth educational activities with the Kokroko community because of the importance they place on reaching every woman and girl in the country.

"Without our women farmers, most homes in a lot of communities would have gone hungry especially during this Covid-19 pandemic where most men have lost their source of income. It is these strong, brave and hardworking women who have been holding the fort hence the need to recognize them," she said.