Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Vusi Shongwe will encourage communities around Phumula Village to act against abuse on women and children for at least 365 days.
The campaign which started on 25 November 2014 promotes awareness about reporting any form of abuse to police stations and other civil society groups. Government departments held numerous events throughout the province to create awareness on gender based violence.
The yearly campaign which kick started on today, 25 November 2014 is characterised by numerouos activities aimed at heightening awareness around the abuse of women, children and people living with disabilities. The campaign ends on 10 December 2014, a day that has been declared International Human Rights Day.
During this campaign, government strengthens existing partnerships and collaborates with non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations, faith-based organisations and traditional leadership in order to curb the abuse of women, children and people living with disabilities.
The event is scheduled as follows:
Date: 29 November 2014
Time: 10h00
Venue: Phumula Village (next to Sphiwe Secondary School Thembisile Hani Local Municipality)
Members of the media are invited.
Enquiries:
Joseph Mabuza
Joseph Mabuza
Tel: 013 766 4055
Cell: 082 678 1450
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