Well, it is quite clear that firstly we need to structure ourselves very well as the Moral Regeneration Movement. We must expand our scope, include a number of NGOs and churches, but at the centre of structuring ourselves, we must be able to harness the
necessary capacity to mobilise society because this is a human action. This is about the mindset of a nation.
The only way - the only tool that we have - is to ensure that we have got enough legislative frameworks to protect women and children. But again, you can't rely on a system; you must mobilise and you must talk to your society. So, the Moral Regeneration Movement requires a lot of voices to communicate a message.
Hence, I am saying I was very happy when this House debated gender-based violence because there were a number of voices talking about one matter. In that way, if we can replicate ourselves in society, mobilise our people and show that women are respect, you will understand exactly where this matter stems from. [Applause.]
This matter stems from the way girl-children are treated right at home. [Applause.] As long as we can understand that the girl-child is the same as the boy-child. There is no difference; they must be treated the same. They must be given equal opportunities. If society can
understand that these children are the same, they must be treated the same.
We must also deal with some of our stereotype as a nation. There are certain stereotypes that girl-children must do this and boy-children must do that. We must stand up against those stereotypes because down the line they become a problem. They become a problem!
In every sector of our lives, women are being segregated. It stems from the household where they grow up. So, as a society, we must mobilise ourselves and fight these stereotypes and see women as equals in whatever endeavours in our lives. Women are equal human beings. [Applause.] Thank you very much.