“The police are doing all that is possible to sensitize people about the negative effects of hiding such crimes when committed because the consequence are grave. ”Supt Theos Badege, Police Spokesperson. “Many people tend to keep the defilement of their children a secret because in most cases it’s done by their relatives.
"The police are doing all that is possible to sensitize people about the negative effects of hiding such crimes when committed because the consequence are grave.”
Supt Theos Badege, Police Spokesperson.
"Many people tend to keep the defilement of their children a secret because in most cases it’s done by their relatives. Parents should think twice about the effects on the victim because their well-being is more important than the ‘pride’ they feel for their family.”
Emmanuel Nzaramba, MIGEPROFE.
"People in Rwanda are greatly bothered by public opinion. They are afraid of getting stigmatized if they report defilement or rape cases.
They would rather portray their family as perfect than expose defilement. This destroys the future of these children.”
Stephen Mugisha, Lecturer at Kigali Institute of Education.
"My simple advice is for people to report defilement cases so that culprits are punished. Those who prefer to keep the defilement of their children secret, should be punished too so that this evil in our society is dealt with.”
Annet Umurerwa, Kimironko Resident.