16 Days of Activism

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Elder Abuse: Shedding light on the struggles Senior Citizens face

By Ragheema Mclean The South African government launches the 16 days of Activism for No Violence against women and children every year in efforts to eradicate this Gender-Based Violence (GBV) issues among citizens. As we bring attention to the numerous victims of GBV, it is crucial to acknowledge and address the plight of a particularly significant demographic that encounters daily challenges and heartbreaking struggles with abuse. According to StatsSA, South […]

today11 December 2023

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Langa for Men: Making a difference one session at a time

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Women have always been at the forefront of every march, picket, and demonstration to highlight Gender Base Violence (GBV) and actively uniting behind the call for more stringent measures to curb GBV, but what about men? Is there enough being done to make perpetrators of GBV aware of the damage they cause, physically, emotionally and the mental scares they leave behind after every punch hits the […]

today7 December 2023

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16 Days of Activism: Bonteheuwel Walking Ladies call for Advocacy all year round

By Ragheema Mclean In honour of the 16 Days of Activism against Women and Children, Community activists, the Bonteheuwel Walking Ladies (BWL) are amplifying their voices, calling for continuous protection for vulnerable citizens, extending beyond the 16 days of activism. Kicking off their campaign, BWL members gathered at the corner of Bluegum Street and Jakes Gerwel Drive with placards on Monday and Tuesday morning. The group is set to host […]

today29 November 2023

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More than 500 children murdered between April and September: SAPS

The brutal killing of children in South Africa remains a huge concern. Statistics by the South African Police Service (SAPS) show that more than 500 children were murdered between April and September this year. As the country observes 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, children’s rights groups in the Northern Cape are calling for harsher punishment for child murderers. They say the ruthless murder of children […]

today27 November 2022

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Organisations use 16 days of activism to throw down challenge to government

As 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence gets underway - organisations are hard at work raising awareness and intensifying various campaigns highlighting what's called a 'second pandemic'. The campaign kicked off on Friday and runs until 10 December. The theme for this year is "Orange the World: End Violence against Women Now!" The National Shelter Movement is calling on government to put its money its mouth is. According to […]

today28 November 2021

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16 Days of Activism: More victim support needed for women

South Africa Women Fight Back has roped in police stations in key cities in South Africa, during the launch of its campaign in commemoration of the global 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence (GBV) which runs from 25 November to 10 December. Founder Bronwyn Litkey spoke to VOC’s Breakfast show on Wednesday, which marked the start of demonstrations at police stations in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. Litkey said […]

today25 November 2020

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‘Gender based violence needs to be unsilenced’

“Stand up and speak out. Unsilence violence.”  These were the words which echoed from a number of speakers raising the alarm on gender based violence  (GBV) in communities. Faith-based leaders led the silent picket outside the Athlone stadium this morning in a unified show of solidarity with women and children who are victims of abuse. The event was organised by the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), as part of their 16 […]

today29 November 2017

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Faith leaders lead the campaign against gender-based violence

With the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence soon to begin, faith leaders are this year leading the call for an end to crimes perpetrated against women and children.  The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has heeded the call and in collaboration with the MJC’s Women’s Forum (MJCWF), adopted a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) awareness campaign. The initiative culminates in a silent protest march on 28 November, 2017, under the theme ‘UNsilence Violence. […]

today24 November 2017

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No excuse for violence against women and children

As the country prepares to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence campaign, corporate South Africa is also responding to calls for a collaborative effort to put an end to the scourge. A bold new movement, called #NoExcuse, launches today and will run during the 16 Days of Activism campaign. The campaign is supported by Carling Black Label and a consortium of non-governmental and civic organizations, and it […]

today13 November 2017

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