To create awareness and promote better understanding of the provision of Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act (VAPPA) of 2015, a human rights group, Centre for Mmadu (C4M), has introduced a simplified version of the law in Enugu State.

The group’s Executive Director, Uju Peace Okeke, said simplifying the law would contribute to general behavioural change and the reduction of violence against women, while contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.

Okeke said that the group, in collaboration with May 18 Foundation, will make it easy for anyone without legal background to understand the contents and expectations, noting that ignorance of the law is no excuse.

She said enacting a law is excellent, but it is not enough because when people do not know about it, they will not use it, and it will remain shelf-protected.

She said: “Much as many organisations are doing in this area, we felt we could lend our voice by simplifying the law and organise a meeting of stakeholders, as lack of knowledge and utilisation of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) (VAPP) Law of Enugu State has grievous effects on victims, including low self.”