16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children

There have been gruesome stories coming out of South Africa lately - related to gender and child violence.


I actually cannot fathom what the psyche of the people performing these crimes is.

Just today, a sickening story came out on the news. I really do not want to go into detail, these things can be found through other news outlets.

I am just using this forum as place to raise awareness on the campaign that the government has initiated against these crimes.

Unfortunately the period sees a rise of these crimes.

BACKGROUND

The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children is an international campaign. It takes place every year from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day).

The period includes Universal Children’s Day and World AIDS Day. During this time, the South African Government runs a 16 Days of Activism Campaign to make people aware of the negative impact of violence on women and children and to act against abuse.

We are firmly committed to lead a coordinated effort to sustain the campaign into its next decade. Every year, government, civil-society organisations and the business sector work together to broaden the impact of the campaign.

By supporting this campaign, thousands of South Africans have also helped to increase awareness of abuse and build support for victims and survivors of abuse.

http://www.info.gov.za/events/national/16days.htm