16 Days of Activism Ends on a Positive Note
South Africa brought its 16 Days of Activism campaign to a close with the launch of the National Council Against Gender-Based Violence. Launched by deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe, its a 20-member body that will co-ordinate the country's bid to end all forms of violence against women and children.
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South Africa:
National Body to Tackle Gender Violence
SA Info, 11 December 2012
South Africa brought its 16 Days of Activism campaign to a close on Monday with the launch of the National Council Against Gender-Based Violence, a 20-member body that will… Read more »
File Photo: Women and child
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Although violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread human rights abuses in the world, it is severely under-reported, write allAfrica guest columnists. Read more »
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