South Africa's focus on international issues like taking Israel to the ICJ overshadows the urgent need to address the country's devastating gender-based violence (GBV) crisis. While millions are spent on international legal battles, the root causes of GBV, such as police inefficiencies, underfunded shelters, and lengthy court backlogs, remain unaddressed, leaving women and children vulnerable.
South Africa’s GBV crisis is a war against women and children, yet it is treated as a secondary issue, undermining urgent solutions.While South Africa has positioned itself as a global leader in advocating for Palestinian liberation, one critical question remains: who is fighting for the rights of South African women and children?
These are not mere numbers – they represent lives shattered by violence and a country that has failed its citizens. Safe spaces for survivors: additional funding could expand and improve shelters for women and children fleeing abusive homes;
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