Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The implementation of the National Strategic Plan on Gender Based Violence and Femicide (NSP – GBVF) will be among the awareness activities to take centre stage during this year’s 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children .
The 16 Days of Activism Campaign is an international United Nations-endorsed initiative that takes place annually from 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day) .
The period was designated by the United Nations General Assembly to raise public awareness on gender-based violence (GBV) in line with resolution 54/134 of 17 December 1999 .
Other key commemorative days observed annually during this period include World AIDS Day on 1 December, and the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on 3 December .
This year marks the 25th anniversary since South Africa initiated the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign .
The 16 Days campaign focuses on raising awareness to the devastating impact that gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) has on women and children, and the social fabric of society .
Government will launch the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign on 25 November 2023 at the Nsikazi Stadium in Mbombela Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Province .
This year’s campaign will be observed under the theme: “Accelerating actions to end gender-based violence and femicide: leaving no one behind” .
The sub-theme for this year is: “Safe access for women to clean water: a basic human right” .
The theme speaks to the importance of ensuring an all-society and multi-faceted approach to fight GBVF .
The sub-theme seeks to address barriers women face in safely accessing water and sanitation in South Africa .
Share this post:
Share on Facebook «||»
Share on Twitter «||»
Share on Reddit «||»
Share on LinkedIn
From Laughter to Activism: Comedians Unite at Save Windermere Rally Against Sewage Pollution: …By Judah Olanisebee for TDPel Media. Comedians Unite: Rally Highlights Seriousness of Sewage Pollution in Windermere Advertisement Introduction: In a surprising turn of events, renowned...
Charly Boy Opens Up About Activism ordeals and Loss of Hope in Nigeria: …By Dorcas Funmi for TDPel Media. Renowned Nigerian entertainer Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, has shared some of his distressing experiences as...
Felabration 2023: Celebrating Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s Legacy Through Music, Art, and Activism: …By Dorcas Funmi for TDPel Media. The organizers of Felabration, an annual music festival dedicated to honoring the memory of Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti,...
From Drug Dealing to Social Activism: Kenny Imafidon’s Inspiring Journey of Redemption: Advertisement Read More On The Topic On TDPel Media Share on Facebook «||» Share on Twitter «||» Share on Reddit «||» Share on LinkedIn...
Protesters Scale The Kelpies in Climate Activism Against Oil Industry: Read More On The Topic On TDPel Media Share on Facebook «||» Share on Twitter «||» Share on Reddit «||» Share on LinkedIn...
Climate Change Advocate Phoebe Plummer Arrested in Ongoing Activism Saga: Environmental Activist Phoebe Plummer Arrested Again: A History of Defiance Phoebe Plummer, a 22-year-old eco-activist associated with Just Stop Oil, faced dramatic arrest in London...
A-List Activism or Calculated Camaraderie? Taylor Swift’s Gaza Support Raises Questions About Celebrity Influence: A Night of Comedy and Charity: Taylor Swift and Friends Support Gaza Aid Swift Attends Youssef’s Show for ANERA: Taylor Swift and her celebrity friends...
Exploring Yolanda King’s Uncharted Romantic Terrain Amidst a Lifetime of Activism and Art: Decoding Yolanda King’s Private Life: An Activist’s Uncharted Territories Yolanda Denise King, the first-born child of civil rights icons Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta...
Alexei Navalny Shifts from Atheism to Belief, Discusses the Transformative Power of Faith in His Activism: In a notable revelation, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has openly embraced Christianity, marking a significant departure from his previous stance as a militant atheist....
Veteran Comic Bill Maher Lambasts College-Age Protesters as Performative Publicity Seekers, Criticizing Disruptive Tactics and Symbolic Activism on HBO’s ‘Real Time’ Show: Bill Maher, a veteran comic and pundit, recently delivered a scathing critique of college-age protesters on his HBO show, “Real Time with Bill Maher.” Maher...
