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The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, running from 25 November to 10 December 2024, marks its 26anniversary this year. The campaign, aligned with the annual United Nations observance, highlights prevention and economic empowerment as pivotal in fostering financial independence and resilience for women and children.
This year’s theme: Advancing Collective Action to End Violence Against Women and Children, emphasises addressing the root causes of gender-based violence and femicide , promoting positive masculinity, advancing gender equity, and creating economic opportunities. It highlights the urgency of a whole-of-society approach and multisectoral accountability to eradicate GBVF.
Susan Abro, a renowned Family Law specialist and former Chairperson of the Family Law Committee of the Law Society of South Africa for 20 years, joins the global community in advocating for change. “It is essential for us to unite in highlighting the urgency of addressing the pervasive issue of gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa,” says Abro.Gender-based violence is a prevalent and severe violation of human rights.
“The grim reality of these statistics is a call to action,” says Abro. “The violence against women and children is not only a personal tragedy but a national crisis that affects every sector of society. Prevention must be accompanied by economic empowerment to enable independence and resilience. Nothing will change until all men become part of the solution and there is a political will to do so.”Violence against women transcends cultural, economic, and geographical boundaries.
Abro adds, “Addressing gender-based violence requires collective action from government bodies, NGOs, private sectors, and individuals to bring about lasting, transformative change.”While the 16 Days of Activism campaign serves as a vital annual reminder, it must be seen as a starting point rather than the sole focus. “Real change requires a 365-day commitment from all of us.
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