Amanzimtoti organisations honour victims of GBV and Aids

In honour of the 16 Days of Activism an educational programme was held on Tuesday, 1 December. Amanzimtoti CPF, together with Amanzimtoti SAPS, Amanzimtoti Welfare, Amanzimtoti Trauma Unit (Turning Point), Sparrow Trust and Alcoholics Anonymous Usizo and Fathers House joined Amanzimtoti Clinic and South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) to commemorate World Aids Day.

The theme for the 2020 World Aids Day we’re in this together, Cheka Impilo! Centered on the Cheka Impilo National Wellness Campaign, this theme challenges individuals to make responsible health choices.
A candle light ceremony was also held.

“Flyers were handed out to patients visiting the clinic as well as sandwiches, fruit and chips. Baby clothes were also handed out to mothers,” said chairperson of Athlone Park CPF, Marlene Matthew. “Each organisation gave a short talk and we all read the pledge and lit candles in memory of those who lost their lives to HIV/ Aids. GBV directly affects the spread and transfer of HIV. Victims of violence can suffer sexual and reproductive health consequences, including forced and unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortions, sexually transmitted infections including HIV, and even death. A woman who discloses her HIV-positive status to a partner of unknown HIV status is more likely to experience physical and emotional abuse.”

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