Dates: 25 November to 10 December
Themes
International Theme: From Peace in the Home, to Peace in the World: Let’s Challenge Militarism and End Violence Against Women
National Theme: Don’t look away Act against Abuse
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children is an international campaign established by the Centre for Women‘s Global Leadership (CWGL) in New Jersey (US) in 1991.
This year will mark the 13th Anniversary of the campaign in South Africa. It is one of the second largest social mobilisation events against violence on women and children beyond the State of the Nation Address of the President of the Republic of South Africa.
Every year, Government departments, Civil Society Organisations, Faith-based Organisations, Business Sector and Chapter 9 Institutions (including the Commission for Gender Equality) work together to broaden the impact of the campaign. By supporting this campaign, thousands of South Africans have also helped to increase awareness of abuse and build support for victims and survivors of abuse.
In responding to its constitutional mandate and as one of the Institutions established to support constitutional democracy the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is a catalyst for the attainment of Gender Equality. Through its programmes the CGE will not only be advocating against gender discrimination and violence but also importantly will push for policy change and cohesion.
CGE activities during the campaign
- There will be a launch of the 365 Days report in Pretoria on 23 November 2012 at the Southern Sun Hotel. Time 9h00 to 15h00
- Encourage volunteerism in support of non-governmental organisations and community groups who support abused women and children
- Commemorate “World AIDS day” by hosting a seminar/ dialogue on the Impact of gender based violence on increased incidence of HIV and AIDS in each province
- Through provincial dialogues engage relevant stakeholders on the findings of the 365 days report
- To engage Men’s organisations through dialogues/ seminars on strategies and mechanisms to reduce gender based violence
- Through a coordinated programme with community, regional and national radio stations engage stakeholders on gender based violence
- Partner with Legal Aid to do a campaign in raising awareness about gender based violence in Taxi Ranks, Bus & Train Stations, Schools etc.
