Health practitioners march in Marburg to condemn gender-based violence
The peaceful march began in Port Shepstone and culminated in a gathering at Ugu District Department of Health offices in Marburg.
Ugu District Health Office organised a peaceful march to raise awareness about the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children with other stakeholders recently.
The walk from its old offices in Port Shepstone CBD to its new offices in Marburg was also meant to build momentum ahead of the World Aids Day commemoration to be held in December to remember those who have died of HIV/Aids.
Government Communications and Information Systems Assistant Director Khanyiso Seyisi said the programme aimed to send a strong warning to perpetrators of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, that government can take action against them.
“We encourage the community to report cases, so that government can take action against perpetrators.
Stakeholders who took part in the walk included Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, government departments, social partners and the religious sectors. Participants carried placards with powerful messages condemning acts of violence against women and children. The peaceful march began in Port Shepstone and culminated in a gathering at Ugu District Department of Health offices in Marburg, where formal speeches were delivered by stakeholders,” said Seyisi.
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