Limpopo shares in global 16 Days of activism

Limpopo will once again join in the commemoration of 16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children from Saturday until 10 December under the theme ‘Count me in: together moving a non-violent South Africa forward’.
Several institutions are expected to celebrate with the world as the international awareness-raising campaign takes place every year from International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to International Human Rights Day. The period also includes Universal Children’s Day, World Aids Day, International Women Human Rights Defenders Day and International Day of the Disabled.
Provincial Police will launch their celebrations on Monday in the Tzaneen Cluster but Spokesperson Moatshe Ngoepe could not give any indication on what their programme entails as they were still finalising preparations.
Vantshwa Va Xivono, a charity organisation meaning Youth With A Vision and established in NkowaNkowa in 2009 actively mobilise and empower disadvantaged youth to lead healthy, confident lives and to become leaders in their communities.
This year Vantshwa Va Xivono will partake on their annual 16 days of activism ultra-marathon against women and children abuse set to commence from today (Thursday) when representatives will run over a distance of 400 km from the Union Buildings in Pretoria to NkowaNkowa Stadium over three days.
This year’s activities by Vantshwa Va Xivono entails an attempt of inclusion in the Guinness World Book of Records for most signatures on a flag. The target is to get more than 110 000 signatures although Vantshwa Va Xivono has set the bar high in targeting 1 000 000. This is not mainly about breaking the record but raising awareness against abuse and encouraging everyone not to remain silent.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Provincial Manager, Victor Mavhidula said the commission will be joining the Provincial Government at the launch which is planned for Saturday in the Vhembe district. He further said the period is not for talk shows but to raise awareness on violence and added that residents should join forces with government and build a safe society for all. He concluded by saying violence does not solve problems but creates more problems.
The Provincial Government Spokesperson, Phuti Seloba stated that there will be a number of activities across the province but could not provide programme details at the time of going to press.

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