Ramaphosa Calls On Individuals, Civil Society And Communities To Take Action Together Against Gender-Based Violence

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the drivers of gender-based violence are diverse and need a multi-faceted response that includes all sectors of society.

Ramaphosa was speaking at the presidential dialogue on gender based violence to mark the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign.

“To create a society in which women enjoy safety, dignity and respect it is first and foremost our own attitudes that must change,” said Ramaphosa.

“We must reclaim that most cherished of values to us as Africans, that we are our brother’s and sister’s keeper. And yet, as I have said, ending gender-based violence is also highly complex.” 

Over the next five days, the South African flag will be at half-mast as a sign of the government’s pain and sorrow at the loss of men and women to COVID-19 and to gender-based violence.

Ramaphosa dedicated the most recent edition