Member of Parliament for the Biakoya constituency, Hon. Jean-Marie Formadi, has called on teachers to stop harassing female students.
She lamented that the girl child is facing numerous challenges, including societal pressure, unequal treatment, and gender-based violence and sexual harassment faced by young female students.
Hon. Jean-Marie Formadi has taken a strong stance against this issue and is urging teachers to be more professional and responsible in their interactions with female students.
According to her, the girl child must be protected against any form of sexual harassment.
He argued that female students are vulnerable and can easily fall prey to manipulative and abusive behaviours.
As they grow and experience hormonal changes, they may develop certain feelings that make them more susceptible to sexual advances.
According to her,
It is the responsibility of teachers to create a safe and conducive learning environment for these young girls.
She appealed to the teachers not to take advantage of the girl child in any way, but rather they must be mentors and role models for these young minds, guiding them towards a bright future.
The lawmaker added that the future of our nation depends on the education of our children, and it is our responsibility to ensure that the girl child receives equal opportunities and is not hindered by any form of harassment.
Speaking on menstrual hygiene, she said it has a direct impact on girl child education, with several of them staying home when they experience their periods due to the difficulty in accessing menstrual hygiene products, leading to absenteeism and hindering their academic progress.
She had therefore commended President John Dramani Mahama for introducing the free sanitary pads initiative.
This initiative will not only provide girls with necessary hygiene products but also empower and motivate them to continue their education without any hindrance, she noted.
She added that “the girl child needs to be motivated and encouraged to pursue their dreams without any fear of harassment or unequal treatment. As a society, we must ensure that our girls are safe, respected, and given equal opportunities to excel.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
