It is a worldwide campaign to oppose violence against women and children. It aims to raise awareness of the negative impact that violence and abuse have on women and children and to rid society of abuse permanently. Abuse is any form of behaviour that causes, fear, bodily harm or a person to do things against their will.

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According to the government, however, the success of this campaign rests on our daily individual and collective actions to safeguard our society against this cycle of abuse.

Don’t be a victim:
• Break the cycle of violence
• Break the silence
• Know your rights
• Act against abuse
• Do not look away

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Where to get help:

SAPS Crime Stop
Tel: 08600-10111

Gender -Based Violence Command Centre
Tel: 0800 428 428

Stop Gender Violence Helpline
Tel: 0800-150-150
sms *120*7867# from any cell phone

Family and Marriage Society of South Africa (FAMSA)
Tel: (011) 975-7107

Childline
Tel: 08000-55-555

National Crisis Line
Tel: 086-132-2322

SA National Council for Child Welfare
Tel: 011-339-5741