The Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Hazel Jenkins invites members of the media to join her for the launch of 16 Days of Activism campaign under the theme: “Dont look away, act against abuse”. In attendance will also be the Public Protector and the representatives from the Gender Commission.
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women Campaign is an international United Nations-endorsed initiative that takes place annually from 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day). Since 1999 the South African Government has run a parallel campaign that includes issues relating to violence against children.
The year 2010 marks the eleventh year anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign for no Violence against Women and Children in South Africa. This campaign has served as the main social mobilisation tool against the prevalence of acts of abuse against women and children in South Africa.
Other key commemorative days during this period include World AIDS Day on 1 December 2010 and the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, which falls on 3 December of every year. This campaign focuses primarily on generating an increased awareness of the negative impact of violence on women and children as well as society as a whole. This has been highlighted by the continued call for the campaign to be implemented throughout the 365 days and the public’s call for a move from an events based approach to more substantive action in dealing with women and child abuse.
The Northern Cape Provincial Government will launch the provincial chapter of this important campaign on:
Date: Thursday 25 November 2010
Venue: Olifantshoek, Welgelee Community hall
Time: 09h00
All media are invited to cover this event.
The complete provincial calendar of event is available on the Northern Cape provincial website: http:www.northern-cape.gov.za, click on the 16 days icon.
Enquiries:
Monwabisi Nkompela
Cell: 074 128 0169
E-mail: mnkompela@ncpg.gov.za
