By Dacia Whaul
As the fatal results of gender-based violence cases continue to capture national attention, Merundoi Incorporated is seeking to turn the tide through its ongoing examination of the causes, and grassroots outreaches designed to change behaviour.
Now in the fourth season of the Merundoi radio serial drama, there is a continued focus on gender-based violence and Merundoi’s Project Manager Durwin Humphrey says it was prompted by the increasing trend found by research conducted by various bodies. As a result, a decision was taken to continue the gender-based violence focus that was started in season three of the radio serial drama. “Not only was there domestic violence to the extent of just mild violence,” Humphrey said, “the violence was becoming so serious that we noticed that spouses were basically killing each other along with families.”
Humphrey added that gender-based violence seemed to be affecting society on several levels. “Children were being affected, women in their workplaces and