Support fight against women and child abuse
Women and children do not call for men to rape and abuse them
As the campaign of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children continues, Port Shepstone Regional Hospital’s Social Department in collaboration with the stakeholders of the Thuthuzela Care Centre, including Lifeline, Saps, Childline, National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the nurses confirmed their strong advocacy against gender-based violence (GBV) last week.
The aim of the campaign is to encourage people across the country to openly show their support in the fight against the GBV pandemic.
The hospital’s PRO Phumza Morai said workers from various departments marched and sang songs showing solidarity in the fight against the abuse of women and children.
Deputy nursing manager, Mandisa Maqutu said she doesn’t want anyone to comment on the clothes worn by women, making it seem like it contributes to rape and being beaten up.
“Nothing is done by women which calls for men to rape them, instead it is men’s brutality and cruelty, which we must all unite and fight against according to the laws of the country,” said Maqutu.
As part of the programme, information pamphlets and purple ribbons were distributed to the people inside and outside the hospital and communication on 16 Days of Activism was sent via the hospital’s intercom.
Morai said she hope that the message will be spread and women from all walks of life come together, support each other, help each other, and stand together in the fight against women and children abuse.
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