30 Jun 2014

Kiribati steps up against violence

2:21 pm on 30 June 2014

The Kiribati National Women's Association is stepping up its campaign to stop domestic violence in the country.

The association has visited several preschools on South Tarawa and sent a clear message about gender equality, and respect within the family.

The President of the association, Moia Tetoa, says the children responded very positively.

The campaign follows the violent killing of six women, allegedly by their husbands or former partners, over the past six months.

All the alleged offenders are behind bars awaiting their trials.

Some people have told the Kiribati Independent the men should receive heavy punishment should they be found guilty.