One of the most significant challenges remains, the unacceptable levels of violence, abuse and periodic neglect that people with disabilities are exposed to in our communities, this is also happening in some boarding facilities at special schools. Although measures are being put in place to remedy this situation, we fully agree with the President that stringent measures should be taken to fight the scourge of violence and abuse perpetrated against women and children in our society, and that our government responds to national concerns and calls that were made when we had convened a summit on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide which has provided a firm basis for a co-ordinated national response to this crisis. We are very happy that the President has put