Mpumalanga launches 16 Days of Activism
23 November 2009
This year’s opening ceremony of 16 Days of Activism on No
Violence Against Women and Child Abuse will be officiated by the Acting
Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Vusi Shongwe on behalf of MEC
Sibongile Manana who is overseas on her political assignment.
The launch is arranged as follows:
Date: 25 November 2009
Venue: Mangweni Stadium in Nkomazi
Municipality
Time: 09h00
16 Days of Activism is an International Campaign for the elimination of
gender based violence. The campaign runs from 25 November to 10 December every
year.
The campaign aims to generate increased levels of
awareness amongst South Africans pertaining to the incidences of violence
perpetuated against women and children. The campaign also aims to create
awareness of the link between the HIV/Aids and gender.
As part of the program, MEC Shongwe will visit
Masisukumeni Crisis Centre in
Members of the media are invited.
Enquiries:
Joseph Mabuza
Tel: 013 766 4055
Cell: 082 678 1450
Issued by: Department of Safety, Security and Liaison
