Ghana: Cerebral Palsy, Autism Sufferers Target of Sexual Abuse At Akyem Tafo

Some women and young girls living with cerebral palsy, autism, and other forms of disabilities at Akyem Tafo in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region have become targets of sexual abuse, the Ghanaian Times investigations have revealed.

Most of the men who perpetrate this dastardly act within the community, most often deploy coercion or financial inducement as a bait to get to their victims.

In addition, those who fall victim to the abuse are “bribed” not to disclose the identity of…