The City of Johannesburg today, 5 March visited the community of Cosmo City to show their dedication in ending gender-based violence.
This is said to be the first of the many consultations the City will be making with the communities all around Johannesburg.
TODAY: we're in Cosmo City for our first of many #GenderBasedViolence consultations with communities. Jozi is committed to playing a a role in addresing GVB in our disadvantaged communities #JoburgCares ^NS pic.twitter.com/QKWkCGfKi6
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) March 5, 2020
The City said that the fight against gender-based violence in Joburg is informed by an improved quality of life and development-driven resilience for all. “This is a commitment to improving social, health and safety conditions citywide.”
We aim for a City which consciously gears itself to meet the needs of its diverse inhabitants including Women, Men, Youth, Children, Senior Citizens and People with disabilities #JoburgCares ^NS
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) March 5, 2020
GBV can therefore be interpreted as any harm that is perpetrated against a person’s will; that has a negative impact on the physical and psychological health, development, and identity of the person #JoburgCares ^NS
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) March 5, 2020
#GenderBasedViolence does not only occur in the family and in general communities but it is sometimes perpetuated by the State through policies or the actions of agents of State such as police and other authorities #JoburgCares ^NS
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) March 5, 2020
The City added that South Africa has been confirmed to be a rape capital, “We are bent on fighting the scourge against gender-based violence, we are here to gather information from you as the community on how we can work together to combat it, let’s engage”.
“We want to know what organisations and safe havens are available to victims of gender-based violence in each community, where the gaps are, how we can fill those gaps and how we can work together.”
Director of Social Development, Thabo Mashego spoke to the Cosmo City community and said that all regions will be consulted to ensure issues and experiences at the grass-root level are understood.
Community member from the Zandspruit Mens Forum tables issues regarding #GenderBasedViolence cases: police officers don't always know which procedures to follow, we recommend they work together with NGOs/Organisations for training #JoburgCares ^NS pic.twitter.com/SV08zvYDEq
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) March 5, 2020
Family Justice Officer addresses the community: "my role is to come in and support you, we walk the journey with you,to ensure you are not alone" more info at https://t.co/p6ko95RK7x #JoburgCares ^NS pic.twitter.com/DHGQwUEqcZ
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) March 5, 2020
" #GenderBasedViolence is an every day song, we feel as though the police and courts are failing us here in Zandspruit. We are reporting cases, but there is little to no follow through" #JoburgCares ^NS pic.twitter.com/EL1RFRQ9Xd
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) March 5, 2020
QnA session with Cosmo City residents. #GenderBasedViolence community engagement ongoing #JoburgCares ^NS pic.twitter.com/XGOOctNAvG
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) March 5, 2020
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