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Togolese NGOs protest sexual harassment of women

(PANAPRESS Agency,  Lome, Togo,   November 26, 2001)


A group of Togolese NGOs Monday in Lome, launched a two-week campaign against sexual harassment of women in schools in the country.

The NGOs, members of WILDAF or Women in Law and Development in Africa, Togo chapter, say the campaign is part of efforts to counter violence against women.

The organisers said the event would raise awareness at the university and other educational institutions about the dangers of sexual harassment.

WILDAF-Togo chairperson, Kafui Kuwonu, said the campaign would raise public consciousness and boost the fight against the disturbing phenomenon.