16 Days of Activism, 9 December 2014

News and Opinion

Informations et opinions
Traite de Malgaches: La lutte contre cette forme d’exploitation devra être une affaire d’Etat

I Stories – First hand accounts
South Africa: He wanted to kill me and my children
South Africa: We walked to school barefooted

Questions of the day

Cyber dialogues / Google hangouts

Key Facts

GBV Indicators

16 Days of Activism

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Botswana

Lesotho

Madagascar

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

South Africa

Swaziland

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Grahamstown, 9 December: Despite extensive legislation aimed at tackling the scourge of sexual violence in our country and elsewhere in our region, little progress, if any, has been made to curb this social catastrophe. This shocking reality is comes under the spotlight every year as we commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. By providing a sketch of the harm that rape perpetuates, we are better able engage with those who are working to reconstruct their lives in the wake of the violence meted out against them. … Read more

Gender Based Violence

This short inforgraphic helps to define gender violence and also basically explains some of the many different forms of gender based violence and how it is perpetrated. This pilot episode is the first in a series of infographics GL aims to produce in various languages to help people better understand GBV; its drivers; prevention; and how society can help contribute to eradicating gender violence and gender inequality…. Read more

Depuis plusieurs années, le syndicat des professionnels diplômés de l’Etat en travail social (SPDTS) attire l’attention du public sur l’importance de la lutte contre la traite des personnes. Forme d’exploitation humaine qui n’épargne aucune catégorie de personne, quelque soit son sexe ou son âge. Quelques années après et face Á  l’immobilisme des autorités, la sensibilisation a pris une autre direction. «Nous sommes maintenant en train de sensibiliser les organisations de la société civile sur ce phénomène ignoré de beaucoup et qui laissent certains indifférents », explique Norotiana Jeannoda, présidente du SPDTS et militante contre la traite des personnes Á  Madagascar…. Read more

*Trigger warning: Violence* My name is Ntombi Ndlovu, I grew up living with my mom and dad in a polygamous marriage. The first wife had her own homestead and children with my dad. I had 3 half-sisters and 2 half-brothers. My father used to drink a lot of alcohol. He didn’t provide for us rather he used to spend all his money with the senior wife. We used to struggle at home without food to eat; we would get help from the neighbours…. Read more

South Africa: We walked to school barefooted

*Trigger warning: Violence* My name is *Zinzile Zulu. I grew up living with my parents and brother in a poor home. My brother and I used to walk barefooted to school, until the feet become very sore in winter; we had cuts on our heels. That was very hard for us. Other children used to laugh at us and make fun of us for not having shoes. And that our feet were cut, this made me feel very sad and embarrassed. Our father used to drink a lot of alcohol while at home there was no food to eat. … Read more

South Africa: His mother helped him abuse me

*Triger warning: Violence* My name is Thembi. I never knew my parents. I grew up in S.O.S children village in PMB. We were staying there with my brother. Because of my low mentality I could not be send to a normal school. I was sent to a special school. One day I was going to the shop to buy ice block since it was hot that day when a man I use to see in the shop approached me. We then we fell in love. I used to go to the shop so that I can see him. I loved him but I did not want to have sex with him and I told him that…. Read more

9 December 2014

Human trafficking. Who bears the greatest burden?

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Wednesday 26 November
Cyber dialogue on economic empowerment and GBV: 13:00 to 14:00 (GMT+2)
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Tuesday 2 December
Google hangout on femicide, police data and the justice system: 13:00 to 14:00 (GMT+2)
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Friday 5 December
Cyber dialogue: Diverse sexuality and gender identities. Embrace diversity: 13:00 to 14:00 (GMT+2)|
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Wednesday 10 December
Google hangout on human rights framework for post 2015 development agenda. What do we want? 13:00 to 14:00 (GMT+2)
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Full schedule for the 16 Days

GL has conducted Violence Against Women Baseline studies in six SADC countries (Botswana, Mauritius, four provinces of South Africa, four districts of Zambia, Lesotho and Zimbabwe) and is currently rolling it out at national level in Zambia

Lifetime prevalence rates of GBV range from 25% (Mauritius) to 89% in the four districts of Zambia: Kitwe, Mansa, Kasama and Mazabuka.

Strong legislative frameworks exist in most countries but challenges remain around implementing laws and policies effectively.

The Violence Against Women (VAW) Baseline Study is a Southern African research project aimed at measuring the extent, drivers, effect, cost, prevention, protection, programmes and participation in the fight to rid our region of gender-based violence.

Click here to visit the website and view results of studies done in 6 countries.

Every year the United Nations declares the period from the 25 November, International Day for the Eradication of Violence Against Women, to the 10 December, International Human Rights Day, as the 16 Days of No Violence Against Women across the globe. … Read more