Department of Trade and Industry to empower abused women

Imogen Vollenhoven
14 December 2012

The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry MS Elizabeth Thabethe on Wednesday launched the DTI initiative to extend the 16 days of Activism to 365 Days of no Violence against women and children.

 Departmental Spokesperson Sidwell Medupe explains that this initiative will enable the DTI to empower vulnerable omen who are exposed to abuse and it will target all provinces especially depressed rural areas.

 Madupe adds that the DTI plans to play a more active role in developing initiatives to ensure abused women are empowered and are able to participate meaningfully in the economy.