Bertha Gxowa Care Centre, social workers and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs had an awareness campaign about GBV, femicide, and substance abuse in Primrose as part of the Youth Month commemoration.

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The event was held on June 15.

“Youth Month is about recognising the struggles of the youth of 1976 and celebrating the impact they brought in the liberation of our country,” said Hazel Moagi, hospital operational manager.

“It is also about shining a light on current issues the youth of today are facing.”

This year Youth Month is celebrated under the theme Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods and Resilience of Young People for a Better Tomorrow.

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“The take-home message is that they need to report GBV before they become statistics of femicide, not forgetting that men are also victims of abuse.

“We are encouraging people to report rape, if possible, within 72 hours.

“Young people are experiencing all these social ills and most of them don’t even know where to go for help or what to do. These awareness campaigns are vital,” said Moagi.

Two learners from Makause informal settlement also received uniforms.