Time to take a stand and celebrate at Trinityhouse
“Girls and boys have the basic right to gender equality and a life free from violence."
Every girl and boy deserves to grow up free from harm, yet gender-based violence (GBV) continues, effectively ending their childhood and risking their future.
Tshiamo Ntsepi Ramaphisa, from Trinityhouse Glenvista High School, is standing up against GBV. He said both girls and boys are negatively impacted and vulnerable.
“I felt it necessary to make a noise about this ongoing and rapidly growing issue, to go beyond just chatting to friends about how it impacts their lives. “This is close to my heart because I know people close to me who have experienced some form of GBV. I wanted to make a difference by coming up with the campaign I call #teenstalkGBV.”
Tshiamo said GBV continues to eat away at society and felt it was necessary he spoke to some of the girls in his grade and see if they would be keen to help.
“I want to shed some light on an issue that may not have happened to them but has most likely affected their peers and family or someone in their immediate community.
“Girls and boys have the basic right to gender equality and a life free from violence. “I am dedicated to addressing harmful gender norms and ensuring those around me know I am for them and against GBV,” said Tshiamo.
On the bright side
On a lighter note, learners of Trinityhouse Glenvista Primary School celebrated Spring Day on September 1.
The learners dressed up in spring clothes and made flower pots depicting a spring theme. The learners planted some beans and vegetable seeds. They will later give them out to the less fortunate.
