Support 16 day anti-violence campaign
THE 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence campaign is commemorated betwen Monday, 25 November and Tuesday, 10 December.
How can the public support the campaign?
* Support the campaign by wearing the white ribbon during the 16-day period. A white ribbon is a symbol of peace and symbolises the commitment of the wearer to never commit or condone violence against women and children.
* Volunteer in support of NGOs and community groups who support abused women and children. Many organisations need assistance from the public. You can volunteer your time and make a contribution to the work of institutions.
* Donations: You can donate money to organisations working to end violence against women and children by making a contribution to the Foundation for Human Rights. The Foundation receives money raised during the campaign and distributes it to non-governmental organisations.
* Speak out against woman and child abuse. Encourage silent female victims to talk about abuse and ensure that they get help. Report child abuse to the police. Encourage children to report bully behaviour to school authorities. Men and boys are encouraged to talk about abuse and actively discourage abusive behaviour.
* Join community policing forums (CPFs).
* The community and the local police stations are active partners in ensuring local safety and security. The goal is to bring about effective crime prevention by launching intelligence-driven crime-prevention projects in partnership with the local community.
* Talk to friends, relatives and colleagues to take a stand against abuse of women and children.
* Seek help if you are emotionally, physically or sexually abusive to your partner and or children. Call the Stop Gender Based Violence helpline on 0800-150-150 or Kingsburgh Child and Family Welfare Society on 031-916-2274, Operation Bobbi Bear on 031-903-2424, Amanzimtoti Child Welfare on 031-903-5171 or Amanzimtoti Trauma Unit on 031-903-7777.
