DAWN fights against GBV

MIDVAAL – The Democratic Alliance Women’s Network (DAWN) partnered with various organisations and stakeholders in the recent Gender-based Violence Awareness Walk commemorating Women’s Day.
More than 200 women from in and around Midvaal attended the event.

The event took place on August 9 at Bass Lake. The event was marred by individuals and entities committed to fighting the scourge of GBV in the country.

Speaking to Sedibeng Ster, Refiloe Teixeira said being part of the event was affirming and liberating knowing that women are making every effort to change their status in meaningful and constructive ways.

Teixeira said the commemoration was a resounding success. “We view the day as a success because important messages were conveyed, women were empowered by other women, and a message of hope has taken flight.”

“While we know that words alone won’t change the plight of victims of GBV, the world is a better place if we can offer hope. The DA will always fight for a woman’s seat at the table, we will continue our charge to ensure that the environment women face not only allows for them to grow but that there is a concerted effort to ensure their safety.”

Teixeira urges women to never give up.

“The brave women we commemorated on Women’s Day marched against pass laws – they did not give up.”

The event organisers highlighted the importance of partnerships, adding that the success of the event was due to working with different stakeholders and ensuring that they had the same goal which is to fight against the scourge of GBV in communities.

“We would like to thank the various organisations that made this day possible. The theme around this year’s celebration was aimed at ensuring that we create more awareness around matters of GBV and to make it known that there are organisations that assist women and children who are victims.”

“Our goal was most definitely reached, and we are thankful to have been able to donate some much-needed sanitary products and food to various NGO’s.”