Western Cape MEC of Social Development Albert Fritz said the whole of society can play a part in reducing violence in our communities.
This as on Sunday marked
International Day of Peace.
MEC Fritz said the Western Cape
The department funds 36
Non-Governmental Organisations which provide shelter for victims of abuse.
MEC Fritz said one of the
areas that we are really concerned about and we have seen the statistics
although they say it has declined is the issue of sexual violence against women
and any form of domestic violence.
“We are very proud to say as
this province we have doubled our budget with regards to Victim Empowerment
Programme” Fritz added.
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