Jacaranda FM supports no violence against women and children
Today marks the first day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It is the 16th year that South Africa is taking part in the global 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign.
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children is an international awareness-raising campaign. It takes place every year from 25 November which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and it ends of December 10th, which is International Human Rights Days.
When South Africa joined on the campaign in 1998, the aim was to attract all South Africans to actively fight to eradicate violence against and children.
Over the last 16 years, the campaign has continued to raise awareness amongst South Africans about the negative impact of violence against women and children on all members of the community.
Jacaranda FM, stands in solidarity with women and children who speak out about abuse.