Police ready to support 16 Days of Activism against GBV
JOBURG – Important days to stand up and speak out for the vulnerable fall within the 16 Days of Activism against violence and abuse.
Police prepare to do their part for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Police stations across Johannesburg are getting ready to take a stand against gender-based violence (GBV) and stand with those who are affected by it. Between November 25 and December 10, they will join in the global mission for this year’s 16 Days of Activism against GBV under the theme ‘Orange the world: End violence against women now!’
As part of their activities, they will be hosting awareness campaigns and operations in their precinct to remind the public that abuse is not only unacceptable but also criminal. Spokesperson of Brixton Police Station Jeanette Backhoff said, “We will be working with communities, organisations and other stations to give a voice to the voiceless during this period. We want to encourage those facing such abuse in silence to come out and report this and believe that we, the police, are willing and ready to help.”
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign is a United Nations campaign which takes place annually from November 25 (International Day of No Violence against Women) to December 10 (International Human Rights Day). Other key commemorative days during this period include World Aids Day on December 1 and the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, on December 3 of every year. The 16 Days
Campaign forms the centre point of government’s comprehensive 365 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. During the 16-days period, government together with civil society and the private sector will host a series of community and sector dialogues and activities to foster a collaborative effort in dealing with GBV.
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