Violence is defined by the World Health Organization as "the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation," although the group acknowledges that the inclusion of "the use of power" in its definition expands on the conventional understanding of the word.
Today, countries of the world are faced with many challenges and problems which violence obviously is one of them. Sadly, this has resulted into the loss of life and valuable property countless number of times. As a Nigerian, that grew up in one of the volatile areas of Lagos, I witnessed first hand what violence can do to "a people". It's a devil that takes away the serenity of an environment and replaces it with horror as a consequence of actions of those that partake in it from time to time.
The recent stabbing incidents in London and Gun Violence in the US, has showed us that even the super powers of the world, are faced with issues related to one form of violence or the other. If I had my way, if I had supernatural powers, I would rid our society and largely the world of violence.
If we want a change, then we all should start taking actions to back up our words.
I'm Adelayo and I Say No to Violence!!!!
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