THE National Council of Women’s Organisations (NCWO) views seriously the responses of the authorities to the social media posting of a schoolgirl regarding sexual harassment and rape threats.
A teenager who is brave to share her unfortunate experience on social media, knowing full well the kind and unkind responses that she will get from friends and strangers, should not have to face adverse remarks from people who should be protecting her.
Her teachers and school apparently failed her. The rape threat was dismissed as a possible joke.
On what grounds are these dismissive notions being made? Would we have the same misconceptions if it happened to our daughter or granddaughter? Shouldn’t every child be treated the same?
NCWO calls on the Education Ministry, police, and Women, Family and Community Development Ministry to investigate the allegations and take strict action on all involved.
Keep our girls safe in school.
PROFESSOR EMERITA TAN SRI DR SHARIFAH HAPSAH
President, NCWO
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