16 days of activism against gender based violance

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The campaign aims to raise awareness about the negative effects of violence and abuse on women and children, as well as to permanently eliminate abuse from society. President Ramaphosa has described GBV as a "pandemic," and it continues to cripple our society, depriving women and children of their right to be safe and go about their daily lives without fear of being murdered or raped, if not both. Its violation of human rights that can cause psychological trauma in its victims.


This year's campaign coincides with the world's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has resulted in hard lockdowns in many countries, including South Africa. Because victims were locked in with perpetrators during South Africa's lockdown, there was an increase in GBV cases. The majority of perpetrators are victims' close family members or friends.

"We cannot ignore the fact that gendered power inequality rooted in patriarchy is the primary driver of GBV. As a society, we must address this issue as soon as possible so that the men of tomorrow understand that their gender does not entitle them to women's bodies or make them inherently superior to the other gender. Women should not have to struggle.

Under the auspices of the Takuwan Riime Men's Movement, Parliament this week sponsored a two-day Men's Parliament in an effort to promote discussions on gender issues. This was done in collaboration with the South African National Aids Council and the Department of Social Development. Over 250 men and boys from all over the nation attended this event, which encouraged them to become change agents and vital collaborators in the prevention and response to the spread of HIV, GBV, femicide, and other social problems.


 

                             

Comments

  1. Anonymous21 March 2023 at 03:32

    This need to end

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  2. Sisanda NcikiGBV21 March 2023 at 05:22

    I gree with you

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  3. Anonymous21 March 2023 at 11:12

    There must be another way to fight against this issue, campaigns won't end this but we are grateful to see some changes 👌🙏🙏🤝🤘

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  4. Anonymous23 March 2023 at 00:13

    This thing must end

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  5. Advocate23 March 2023 at 01:38

    This must end

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  6. Sphelele Zungu23 March 2023 at 04:33

    Many campaigns held 😓but no change

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  7. Anonymous23 March 2023 at 10:52

    Campaigns are really helping but can we try something more civil this is just beyond us

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  8. Sandilevilakazisportupdate23 March 2023 at 15:23

    Most People dont change even though they have taught about GBV multiple times

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  9. Andiswa-Manje24 March 2023 at 01:18

    Well in as much as there is 16 days of GBV activism, but it doesn’t seem to make a difference looking at the number cases rapidly increasing daily. It’s a good gesture that the country is try by all means to eliminate GBV but it’s not enough.

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  10. Ntethebakery24 March 2023 at 02:12

    We're tired of this

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  11. Anonymous24 March 2023 at 05:27

    It’s very sad because there are more campaigns that are held but still there is no change at all

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