Activism campaign for 2006
15 November 2006
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign
starts on Saturday, 25 November with an event in Limpopo and will end on
International Human Rights Day on 10 December. The campaign which takes place
annually is endorsed by the United Nations.
The aim of the campaign is to create awareness with the public, but it is
also a call on all South Africans to act against abuse.
The key commemorative dates in the Campaign will serve as platforms for
highlighting the plight of vulnerable groups in our communities such as women,
children, the aged and the disabled who are often the victims of violence and
abuse:
25 November â International Day for No Violence against Women
1 December â International HIV and AIDS Day
3 December â International Day for People Living with Disability
10 December â International Human Rights Day.
Stop Gender Violence Helpline: 0800 150 150 (toll free), (http://www.lifeline.org.za)
For more information on activities and events, please call the 16 Days of
Activism Secretariat:
Marilyn Hamilton
Cell: 082 882 7317
Keamogetse Ngcobo
Cell: 082 882 7420
Nonhlanhla Bhengu
Cell: 082 882 7409
Issued by: Independent Electoral Commission
15 November 2006
Source: Independent Electoral Commission (http://www.elections.org.za/)
