Wednesday marks the start of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children – the same day we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
According to the United Nations, one in three
women worldwide will experience physical or sexual violence – mostly by an
intimate partner.
Deputy President, David Mabuza, has called on
South Africans to wear a black armband, a ribbon, or any sign that signifies an
act of mourning, in order to demonstrate respect for those who have passed away
due to Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, as well as those who lost their life
to COVID-19.
In his last state of the nation address,
President Cyril Ramaphosa said this is to remember the victims of both COVID-19
and gender-based violence and femicide between Wednesday and Sunday. Flags
across the country will fly half-mast between 6am and 6pm.
The Deputy President called on churches,
mosques, temples, synagogues and houses of prayer to hold prayer sessions to
support surviving families to cope with the loss of their loved ones.
Done By: Mitchum George
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