16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children 2007
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Welcome to Women'sNet's 16 Days of Activism website. Here you will find information on the history of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign, Links, as well as provincial and national events and news on campaign activities.
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11/30/2007 - Press Release
Ilitha Labantu
“Youth blowing a whistle against gender based violence” Stop violence against women. Do not hurt our mothers, sisters and daughters “Respect our communities."Ilitha Labantu is a social service and educational organization with a specific focus on addressing violence against women and children and supporting those affected by it. This is accomplished through individual and family counseling, workshops, skills training and empowerment, and acting as a trusted advisor in government and community processes. The client base is particularly focused amongst women living in townships and rural areas of South Africa. Ilitha Labantu is committed to empowerment through education and participatory practices. Ilitha Labantu is organising series of events/ activities during the 16 Days of Activism to End Violence against Women and Children.
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11/22/2007 - South Africa: One Week to 16 Days' Kick-Off
allafrica.com
South Africa is to mark the start of this year's 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, in one week's time. The 2007 campaign for 16 Days will begin on Sunday, 25 November with an opening ceremony in Bloemfontein, marked by a men's march in the province with similar marches planned countrywide on the day. The Million Men's march is set to ensure the mobilisation of men and boys to take part in the 16 days campaign. Government hopes that through the Million Men's March, men will be encouraged to interact and discuss this scourge amongst themselves and find mechanisms to actively discourage this behaviour
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11/14/2007 - Speak Out, Stand Out, and Commit to preventing Violence against Women
WOUGHNET
Join us to Speak Out, Stand Out, and Commit to preventing Violence against Women during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, November 25 - December 10, 2007. With your participation, WOUGNET in collaboration with Women'sNet, South Africa and APC-Africa-Women, will be conducting an SMS-based campaign. The idea is to send out an SMS on each of the 16 Days of Activism that will allow individuals and organisations to Speak Out, Stand Out, and Commit to preventing Violence against Women.
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11/13/2007 - 16 days of activism key messages
GCIS
Government again joins all sectors of society to mark 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Child Abuse from 25 November to 10 December. Everyone should wear the white ribbon during this time to show they do not accept women and child abuse.
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10/17/2007 - South Africa: SA Men's Forum Outline Gender Challenges
allafrica.com
Lack of coordination, resistance from traditional and religious leaders and commitment from the private sector is hampering efforts to achieve gender equality, according to the South African Men's Forum. Secretary General of the Men's Forum Mbuyiselo Botha, presented a document to MPs on men's involvement in highlighting the successes and challenges of creating gender awareness. Mr Botha said men's programmes were not coordinated and they were met with resistance from traditional leaders.
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10/16/2007 - 2007 Campaign Theme: Demanding Implementation, Challenging Obstacles: End Violence Against Women
CWGL
Since 1991, the 16 Days Campaign has helped to raise awareness about gender violence and has highlighted its effects on women globally. Each year, thousands of activists from all over the world utilize the campaign to further their work to end violence against women. The campaign has celebrated victories gained by women’s rights movements, it has challenged policies and practices that allow women to be targeted for acts of violence, it has called for the protection of people who defend women’s human rights and it has demanded accountability from states, including a commitment to recognize and act upon all forms of violence against women as human rights abuses.
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11/28/2006 - President urged to improve cop training
Daily News
An urgent call has gone out to President Thabo Mbeki to improve the training of policemen dealing with the "scourge" of domestic violence, which has affected 225 000 families in the country.
Declaring "war" on domestic violence, the co-founder of the Durban-based Advice Desk for the Abused, Dr Anshu Padayachee, called on women volunteers who deal with victims every day to ask the president why policemen are not being properly trained on domestic violence legislation.
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11/28/2006 - Make Police and Military Best Allies in Combating Violence against Women, Urges UN Top Official
UN-INSTRAW
One of every three women in the world has been a victim of violence in her lifetime. Violence against women is one of the four major causes of death on the planet today. Countries where 30 percent of women are being physically injured by their partners are rather the rule than the exception.
Yet, even the most horrific of those statistics still largely underestimates the harsh realities. How many millions of women will never report a case of rape because of their fear of being the ones blamed instead of the perpetrator? How many complaints will never be reported because the police officers refuse to mingle into “domestic matters”? How many crimes against women will remain unpunished because the voice of men is louder than theirs?
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11/27/2006 - Poverty should not make women endure abuse
BuaNews
Polokwane - A woman’s economic status should not make her tolerate and endure abuse from a partner who provides financial support, says Deputy Minister of Local and Provincial Government, Nomatyala Hangana.
“We are here to encourage all women in informal settlements and rural areas to understand that they may be poor but they still remain their own persons,” Ms Hangana said Saturday, speaking as convenor of the national campaign for 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children.
The deputy minister told thousands gathered in Polokwane for the official launch of the national campaign, that no amount of poverty should turn women into “men’s sex toys and punching bags.”
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11/27/2006 - Families receive 16 homes as part of 16 Days of Activism
BuaNews
Klerksdorp – The Vilakazi’s of Jouberton in the North West are among 16 vulnerable families to receive homes as part of government’s outreach activities for the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children.
The North West government in partnership with the Matlosana City Council, are leading the project and held a sod turning ceremony on Friday where the new homes are to be built.
Speaking at the ceremony, North West Premier Edna Molewa promised that government would provide support to vulnerable families by providing them with shelter.
“We are aware that culprits take advantage of unorganised and impoverished families,” Ms Molewa said adding that there was no place in society for these criminal elements.
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11/27/2006 - State liable to protect us - women activists
Pretoria News
Government will in future be held accountable to commitments it had made with regards ending violence against women and children.
With the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children starting today, activists feared the campaign was in danger of being reduced to "special events, lavish launches and countless imbizos from which politicians extract political mileage".
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11/25/2006 - Pandor urges learners to report abuse
BuaNews
Pretoria - Education Minister Naledi Pandor has urged learners at Glenstantia Primary School to report incidents of violence and abuse.
“You need to stand up and speak out against what you know is wrong. You need to respect your fellow pupils and your teachers and to report incidents of violence and abuse,” she said at the school’s valedictory service in Pretoria on Thursday
The minister told the learners they had the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and help build cultures of learning and teaching at their schools, where violence and anti-social behaviour is rejected.
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11/21/2006 - Postcard, SMS drive to raise funds for victims of abuse
GCIS
Pretoria – Government and several stakeholders have launched a campaign to raise funds in a bid to help women and children who have suffered abuse. The postcard and SMS campaign, launched in Winterveld on Monday, has been developed to raise funds for non-governmental organisations that offer support to victims of abuse. The fundraising drive forms part of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign.
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11/16/2006 - Lighting of the "Torch of Peace"
Department of Provincial and Local Government and Government Communications (GCIS)
Ms Nomatyala Hangana, the National Convener of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign, will light the "Torch of Peace" as part of the 16 days campaign. The "Torch of Peace" forms a link between the 16 Days of Activism Campaign and other major national campaigns that support the thematic programmes that underpin government's national outreach activities. The event will take place at the Union Buildings on Thursday, 16 November 2006, at 13h30, at the Women's Monument. Media are advised that this is a photo opportunity.
Enquiries:
Matshepo Seedat
Cell: 083 228 5041
Bheki Nkonyane
Cell: 082 453 8363
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11/14/2006 - Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 8 November 2006 - message on 16 Days
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
"The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children will take place from 25 November to 10 December. It will take its message to grassroots level and beyond the borders of South Africa. The 16 Days Campaign will also strengthen our partnership against AIDS, since the vulnerability of women is a key factor in the spread of the HIV infection. Cabinet calls on everyone to support the 16 Days of Activism campaign by, among other things, wearing the white ribbon to raise awareness and demonstrate support for our women and children. Wearing the ribbon tells victims and survivors of abuse that we are all united in the fight against all forms of abuse against women and children."
Issued by: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
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11/09/2006 - South African Cabinet Statement on the 16 Days of Activism
GCIS
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children will take place from 25 November to 10 December. It will take its message to grassroots level and beyond the borders of South Africa. The 16 Days Campaign will also strengthen our partnership against AIDS, since the vulnerability of women is a key factor in the spread of the HIV
infection. Cabinet calls on everyone to support the 16 Days of Activism campaign by, among other things, wearing the white ribbon to raise awareness and demonstrate support for our women and children. Wearing the ribbon tells victims and survivors of abuse that we are all united in the fight against all forms of abuse against women and children."
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11/08/2006 - Deputy Minister of Provincial and Local Government address to Parliament
GCIS
We kindly inform you that the Deputy Minister for Provincial and Local Government, Ms Nomatyala Hangana who is the National Convener of the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children, addressed Parliament on the 16 Days of Activism Campaign on Tuesday, 7 November 2006. This was broadcast live on the Parliamentary Channel.
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11/06/2006 - SMS Campaign: 16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children
GCIS
Encourage your employees, stakeholders, partners and the public to SMS the words “Act Against Abuse” or alternatively “AAA” to the cell phone number “31616” during the 16 Days of Activism, from 25 November 2006 to 10 December 2006.
Each SMS only costs R5 and all the funds generated will go to beneficiaries of community-based projects. These projects focus on preventing and combating abuse against women and children, and are coordinated by the Foundation for Human Rights.
For more information contact Marilyn Hamilton at the 16 Days of Activism Campaign Secretariat T: 012 301 1079 F: 012 336 5610 C: 082 882 7317 Email: marilynh@dplg.gov.za
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11/06/2006 - Call for "Good News" stories
GCIS
As part of the communication strategy for the 16 Days of Activism on No Violence Against Women and Children, the Government Communication and Information Systems is calling for "Good News" stories.
We are collecting good news stories related to preventing and combating abuse of women and children. These are real life stories or successes, which should have a good ending, conclusion or result. They may inspire and motivate our women, children, men and boys.
Thee stories may be submitted in any form – but obviously the more information the better. These stories will be packaged and distributed through identified channels. The idea is that they should reach women in grass roots rural communities. Please send us your good news stories now!!!
Contact David Jacobs T: 012 - 314 2496 C: 083 681 8904 F: 012 - 323 5196 email: davidj@gcis.gov.za
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