Taking a stand against gender-based violence in Bergville
The information session further intended to recruit males to assist the government in their fight against gender-based violence within communities
The KwaZulu Natal Local Government Communicators Forum (LGCF) led by Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and South African Local Government Association (SALGA) say no to gender-based violence against women and children.
To mark this, a joint peaceful march through the Bergville Taxi Rank was held on September 6. This was the first of its kind; the aim was to create awareness around the end of women abuse and gender-based violence.
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The main purpose of the information session was to engage with communities in Bergville as it is known as an area that is affected by the scourge of gender-based violence, forced marriages, woman abuse and learners dropping out of school.
The information session further intended to recruit males to assist the government in their fight against gender-based violence within communities.
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Flyers baring the rights and responsibilities of every citizen were distributed with the hope of educating and empowering women and children of their rights and responsibilities, which are enshrined in the South African Constitution.
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