Who Protects the Dreamer? Reflections on the vulnerability of the Girl Child

The recent tragic death of Innocentia Avinu, a young Level 200 student of the University of Cape Coast, has left many of us speechless, heartbroken, and deeply reflective. While the police continue their investigations and the cause of death remains to be established, her unfortunate passing raises questions that transcend the boundaries of one family, one institution, or one community. It invites us to place society itself in the dock and ask: Who is protecting the girl child?

By Isaac Yeboah