With the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children in full swing, this year Sonke marks the campaign under the theme ‘’16 Days of Accountability’’, calling on communities, government, faith and traditional leaders to unite in the fight against the scourge of violence globally.
Sonke believes all perpetrators of violence must see their day in the justice system and be held accountable regardless of their status in society. ‘’This is the only way that we will see the tide turning against gender based violence, by ensuring that justice is served. We are also calling on men to reflect on their behaviour and limit all actions that create vulnerability and exposure to violence for women’’ said Bafana Khumalo, Co-Executive Director of Sonke Gender Justice and Co-Chairperson of the Global MenEngage Alliance.
Sonke encourages partners in the civil society fraternity to do coordinated work, so as to see the impact of interventions put in place to rid society of violence. Several programs in which the media and communities are invited, are hosted by Sonke across the country to mark the campaign. Join here https://genderjustice.org.za/event/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence/ to take action in the elimination of gender based violence.
Issued by Sonke Gender Justice.
For media enquiries contact
Kgomotso Mophulane, Communications & Strategic Information Manager, Sonke Gender Justice on kgomotso@genderjustice.org.za or 0835196187.
Bafana Khumalo, Co-Executive Director, Sonke Gender Justice and Co-Chairperson, Global MenEngage Alliance: bafana@genderjustice.org.za or 082 5784479.
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