Members of the media are invited to apply for accreditation to cover the launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children taking place on Saturday, 25 November 2017, at the Nelson Mandela University, in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape province.
This year marks the 19th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign in South Africa. The 16 Days of Activism Campaign focuses primarily on generating an increased awareness of the negative impact of violence on women and children, as well as on society as a whole. It is also focused on seeking prevention interventions to the on-going violence perpetrated on women and children.
The theme for 2017 is, “Count Me In: Together Moving A Non-Violent South Africa Forward”. Being the year of OR Tambo, the Subtheme is: “OR Tambo and the emancipation of women”.
Media wishing to attend must kindly complete the accreditation form and return it by no later than 14h00, on Thursday, 23 November 2017.
Completed accreditation forms must be send to Ishmael Selemale on email ishmael@gcis.gov.za /061 790 5114.
Media enquiries:
Peter Mbelengwa
Cell: 082 611 8197
Shavana Mushwana
Cell: 078 980 2604
