Violence against women and children is rife in South Africa, despite the constitutional recognition of gender equality as the foundation of South Africa’s democracy.
Recognising the need to create greater awareness to the issues of violence, abuse, and HIV/AIDS. South Africa has for the past 9 years participated in the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign. The history behind the chosen dates of 25 November to 10 December is that the period incorporates several significant events, including, International Day Against Violence Against Women, World Aids Day and International Human Rights Day.
The campaign aims to generate awareness on the negative impact of violence on the development of women and children. In addition, the campaign seeks to include men in the eradication process and to educate victims and survivors on how to access legislative services and other mechanisms to ameliorate the impact of violence on their lives. There is a call on communities to raise funds for NGO’s and community-based organisation’s working with survivor’s and victims of violence.
Violence and abuse may take several forms including rape, child abuse, sexual harassment, emotional and physical abuse amongst others. Instead of becoming a victim, we give you the option to fight back. Relief can be sought via the Domestic Violence Act (protection order), contacting the place or abuse helpline or even a crisis centre or obtaining legal assistance.
Given the vulnerability of children in our society, neighbours , teachers and community members are urged to report their suspicions of child abuse or neglect. Action must be taken by contacting the authorities, filing which you will incur criminal liability.
The gender dynamics leave women in a position of being susceptible to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, as such UNAIDS remains a theme under the campaign. You are encouraged to protect yourself against infection by following the ABC’s of abstain, be safe and condomise, you should also get tested and if necessary get treatment. UNAIDS says “Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise” and commits to demanding government enforce their policy commitments related to HIV/AIDS.
Get your red ribbon for HIV/AIDS and your white ribbon for non-violence, symbolising your commitment to protecting women and children.
Recognising the need to create greater awareness to the issues of violence, abuse, and HIV/AIDS. South Africa has for the past 9 years participated in the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign. The history behind the chosen dates of 25 November to 10 December is that the period incorporates several significant events, including, International Day Against Violence Against Women, World Aids Day and International Human Rights Day.
The campaign aims to generate awareness on the negative impact of violence on the development of women and children. In addition, the campaign seeks to include men in the eradication process and to educate victims and survivors on how to access legislative services and other mechanisms to ameliorate the impact of violence on their lives. There is a call on communities to raise funds for NGO’s and community-based organisation’s working with survivor’s and victims of violence.
Violence and abuse may take several forms including rape, child abuse, sexual harassment, emotional and physical abuse amongst others. Instead of becoming a victim, we give you the option to fight back. Relief can be sought via the Domestic Violence Act (protection order), contacting the place or abuse helpline or even a crisis centre or obtaining legal assistance.
Given the vulnerability of children in our society, neighbours , teachers and community members are urged to report their suspicions of child abuse or neglect. Action must be taken by contacting the authorities, filing which you will incur criminal liability.
The gender dynamics leave women in a position of being susceptible to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, as such UNAIDS remains a theme under the campaign. You are encouraged to protect yourself against infection by following the ABC’s of abstain, be safe and condomise, you should also get tested and if necessary get treatment. UNAIDS says “Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise” and commits to demanding government enforce their policy commitments related to HIV/AIDS.
Get your red ribbon for HIV/AIDS and your white ribbon for non-violence, symbolising your commitment to protecting women and children.
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