GBV discussed at women’s gathering
Gender based violence was addressed at the Women's Day event held in Albersville.
With gender-based violence (GBV) on the increase daily, residents of Albersville, Palmview and Lower Albersville gathered at the Christian Life Centre to observe Women’s Month last Friday.
The tea party, which was well-supported, also created awareness on how to report a case of GBV.
It was spearheaded by community activist Raji Harriepersad and Ward 12 Clr Leon Garbade and supported by a great team of women, Elsie Chetty, Jillien Iyaloo and Reena Pillay.
Some 30 women from the community were addressed by various speakers, including the DA Women Network’s Lesley Williams.
Some heart-wrenching personal accounts were shared, and the message was clear: stop the abuse, end the silence and say no to GBV.
Nurses from Port Shepstone Clinic came along with their team and conducted blood pressure and diabetes screening on-site. The nurses also addressed matters of women’s health.
Garbade thanked all speakers, the Christian Life Centre, and Raji Harriepersad and her team, who worked tirelessly to make the event a great success.
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