Girls raise ‘pink fists’ against abuse
The Miss Grace SA contestants are determined to change statistics of women abuse in South Africa and are pushing forward by raising awareness around child and women abuse and sexual violation.
YOUNG women from Pinetown Girls’ High School and four girls from the Miss Grace SA Pageant held a silent protest on Tuesday, 27 November to make their mark and contribute to the fight against abuse and sexual violence.
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Pinetown contestant and former Pinetown Girls’ High School learner, Caitlyn Naidoo, said young women need to stand together to raise awareness and break the silence against abuse.
The initiative was part of the ‘Pink Fist Up’ Movement which is a Social Cause for Miss Grace South Africa 2019.
The Miss Grace SA contestants are determined to change statistics of women abuse in South Africa and are pushing forward by raising awareness around child and women abuse and sexual violation.
“We can only change statistics when we educate and empower women. And that’s exactly what we are doing. We are not fighting against abuse, but rather raising our voices to educate women and empower them with the tools they need to no longer be victims. When a woman knows her worth, understands her power and is equipped to protect herself in life threatening situations; we’ll see these statistics change drastically. One woman voices for all women and that’s what were doing,” said Shanon Webb Founder MGSA.
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