16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2022

Today is the 31st anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign, which was started by the Women’s Global Leadership Institute. GBV is a global and local problem that needs to be addressed urgently. The United Nations has set aside 25 November to 10 December each year as the official days for people to unite, raise... Read more → The post 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2022 appeared first on CapeTown ETC.

Nov 25, 2022 - 08:03
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2022

Today is the 31st anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign, which was started by the Women’s Global Leadership Institute. GBV is a global and local problem that needs to be addressed urgently.

The United Nations has set aside 25 November to 10 December each year as the official days for people to unite, raise awareness about gender-based violence, challenge discriminatory attitudes and call for improved laws and services to end violence against women.

“Gender-based violence and femicide is not a secondary priority. It is not a women’s issue. Gender-based violence is overwhelmingly and unequivocally a human rights issue.” – President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Also read: Day 1: What is Gender-based Violence?

The theme is to challenge discriminatory attitudes and call for improved laws and services to end violence against women for good. There has been an increase in crimes against women and children in our country.

According to the government website, data from the South African Police Service (SAPS) shows that sexual offences and rape increased by 13% between 2017 and 2018, 2021 and 2022. Between the first quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022, there was a 52% increase in the murder of women and a 46% increase in the number of children murdered.

According to stats released on 24 November 2022, the alarming escalation in crime statistics across South Africa is as follows:

  • murder cases increased by 13,6%
  • sexual offences by 11%
  • attempted murder by 19,4%
  • assault GBH by 15,8%
  • common assault by 19,5%

Due to this, the South African government, together with other private sectors and locals, will be having a series of community and sector activities, events and dialogues to foster various collaborative efforts in dealing with issues around GBV. Stay tuned for updates.

Cape {town} Etc on 16 Days of Activism Against GBV:

Below are some victim support centres and services in Cape Town.

  • Rape Crisis Cape Town Hotline: 021 447 9762
  • South African GBV Hotline: 0800 428 428
  • Tears Foundation: 010 590 5920 / www.tears.co.za / info@tears.co.za
  • Childline South Africa: 0800 055 555 / www.childline.org.za / olcadmin@childline.org.za
  • People Opposed to Woman Abuse: 011 642 4345 / www.powa.co.za / info@powa.co.za
  • Community Intervention Centre Helpline: 082 821 3447
  • Free Legal Advice on WhatsApp (LawForAll): 063 603 3759
  • Stop Domestic Violence Helpline (Lifeline): 0800 150 150
  • Suicide Helpline: 0800 567 567
  • SAPS: 10111
  • National Counselling Line: 0861 322 322
  • Legal Aid: 0800 110 110

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