#ONEVOICE: Gender-Based violence stories in the words of survivors
Today marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign (16 Days Campaign). The campaign focuses on raising awareness of the devastating impact that gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) have on women and children. Also read: #Holler: A beacon of light amidst a Gender Based Violence pandemic The Western Cape Department of Social Development has launched... Read more → The post #ONEVOICE: Gender-Based violence stories in the words of survivors appeared first on CapeTown ETC.
Today marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign (16 Days Campaign). The campaign focuses on raising awareness of the devastating impact that gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) have on women and children.
Also read: #Holler: A beacon of light amidst a Gender Based Violence pandemic
The Western Cape Department of Social Development has launched its #ONEVOICE United Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. The campaign’s purpose is to share the stories of survivors of gender-based violence who have had success using services, so those suffering abuse may be encouraged to use their voices, make the call and find help.
Real success stories in the words of survivors are told here.
Stats SA has reported that the incidents of femicide in South Africa are five times higher than the global average, which means that women in South Africa are five times more likely to be killed in gender-based violence incidents.
Gender-based violence can manifest in many different forms, The Western Cape Department of Social Development explains how to identify what qualifies as gender-based violence:
- physical abuse
- psychological abuse
- sexual assault
- verbal abuse
- elder abuse
- financial abuse
- spiritual abuse
- emotional abuse
“Think of it as an act of violence that is directly related to or justified by using the gender of the victim or survivors. GBV can happen in the private or public sphere, in kitchens and bedrooms and streets, markets and boardrooms. It can include street harassment, i.e. groping, whistling, or unwanted attention in publish spaces, and marital rape and intimate partner violence.”
Where and How to get help:
- Gender-Based Violence Command Centre: Call 0800 428 428 or dial *120*7867#
- National Shelter Movement (24-hour line): 0800 001 005
- Police: 10111
- Childline: 116 / 021 762 8198
- The Human Trafficking Resource Line: 0800 222 777
- Department of Social Development Toll-Free line: 0800 220 250
- Department of Social Development Email: GBV365DAYS@westerncape.gov.za
- SASSA 0800 60 10 11
Access the Western Cape Directory of Services for Victims of Crime and Violence for a comprehensive list of services available to victims of crime and violence. Contact a shelter, or ask for help on getting to the nearest shelter at your nearest police station.
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