The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children is an international awareness-raising campaign that has started tday and will run until 10 December.
The campaign was adopted by the country in 1998 as one of the intervention strategies towards creating a society free of violence.
It aims to raise awareness among South Africans about the negative impact violence has on women and children.
So, how can you show support for these 16 days?
• Wear a white ribbon. The ribbon symbolises peace and commitment from whoever wears it, not to condone violence
• Volunteer at your local non-profit organisatin (NPO) who support women and children who have been abused
• Speak out against women abuse
• Report child abuse to the police
• Encourage children to report bully behaviour to authorities
Here’s what people on Twitter have been saying about this day:
As we begin the 16 days of activism against gender based violence, we think of those who have been treated… https://t.co/4EWRy3kVI1
— UNICEF Tanzania (@UNICEFTanzania) November 25, 2015
Police at George have kicked off the 16 Days of Activism Campaign with a cavalcade of motorbikes through the streets of Thembalethu.
— SAfm news (@SAfmnews) November 25, 2015
To raise awareness on the '16 days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign!' #CountMeIn pic.twitter.com/qduMeSerTl
— The DoJ & CD (@DOJCD_ZA) November 25, 2015
16 Days of Activism Against Abuse starts today. Let us work together in helping all innocent victims of abuse. https://t.co/iKQCOt05tR
— NSPCA South Africa (@NSPCA_SA) November 25, 2015
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