The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign will take place between 25 November 2014 and 10 December 2014 under the theme “ Count Me In: Moving a None Violent South Africa forward”
This year marks the 16th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign in South Africa. The campaign starts on the day recognised by the United Nations as Elimination of Violence against Women and concludes on International Human Rights Day. The campaign this year will encourage a greater participation of men in the effort to prevent violence against women and children. In this regard men will be engaged in various institutional settings and be requested to voice support for social change.
The Premier of the Northern Cape Mrs Sylvia Lucas will officially launch the Provincial programme for the Province by way of a Provincial Dialogue which will take place between Government and NGOs working with gender based violence as well as political parties. Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: 25 November 2014
Venue: Northern Cape Provincial Legislature
Time: 10h00
The Premier will be joined by Members of the Executive Council, MPLs, Representatives from NGOs and CBOs, Chapter 9 Institutions and Senior Public servants.
Enquiries:
Ms Bronwyn Thomas-Abrahams
Cell: 083 447 6586
E-mail: bthomas-abrahams@ncpg.gov.za
