MEC Shongwe to address Men’s Summit in Mbombela

Media Advisory
28 November 2011
 
 As part commemorating 16 Days of Activism For Violence Against Women and Children, Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Vusi Shongwe will deliver a key note address during a Men’s Summit that will be held in Nelspruit on Tuesday.

The purpose of the summit is among others to encourage men to assist in finding solutions to women and child abuse. It is being organized by the department in collaboration with stakeholders such as Mbombela Municipality, Commission for Gender Equality and Sonke Gender Justice/ Brothers for life and civic organizations.

Various speakers will be expected to deliberate on various topics such as, the importance of Gender Equality in all societal structures, Gender Transformation in the workplace, Influence and Impact of Culture, Religion and Tradition on Men.

The summit, will be attended mainly by men from various government departments, will be held as follows:
 

Members of the media are invited.


Issued by Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison

Enquiries: Joseph Mabuza
Tel: 013 766 4055
Cell: 082 678 1450