Holy Rosary High School learners took to the streets to take a stand against gender-based violence in SA and across the world.
The demonstration on September 12 was in response to a number of gender-based crimes occurring in the country.
The recent incidents of rape and murder of a 19-year-old University of Cape Town student, Uyinene Mrwetyana, became a focal point of the campaign.
The Uyinene incident incident occurred at the beginning of September following her visit to a local post office.
Kenda Knowles, advancement and marketing manager of Holy Rosary, said the school’s campaign was organised by the school’s global awareness committee.
Committee member, Mia-Love Baker, said she felt positive about the event.
“I am very happy about the turnout at the event.”
Mia-Love believes that as an all-girl school, it was important for the learners of Holy Rosary to participate in such demonstrations.
Fellow committee member, Simone De Castro, said the objective of the demonstration was to create awareness about gender-based violence.
“We wanted to show that our school is against gender-based violence, and to make fellow learners aware that they have a voice,” said Simone.
The committee raises awareness about major national and global matters. Last year the committee held an anti-slavery demonstration.
“As young women, the learners had their say, and spoke out against the problem.
“As future leaders, the learners want to be part of the change,” said Kenda.
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