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2009/12/08
Domestic violence, violence against women and children, should be seen as part of a continuum of oppression of the most disempowered in our society. The theme captures clearly the main aim of Thuthuzela Care Centres, which is to promote the healing of psychological scars caused by gender violence and abuse, thereby enhancing the lives of women and girls in rural communities of Bizana.Thuthuzela Care Centres offer services and support to women and girls who have fallen victim to ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=6257&tid=6402 Size: 19KB Speaker: H Mkhize Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/12/08
H Mkhize on launch of Bizana Thuthuzela Care Centre during 16 Days of Activism
This theme, according Deputy Minister Mkhize, has neatly captured the main aim of Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCC). Launching this Thuthuzela Care Centre now shows our commitment to the elimination of violence against Women.The paramount Chief for Eastern Pondoland, Chief Mpondombini Sigcau, and the Chairperson of the National House of Traditional Leaders, Khosi Kutama, graced the occasion with their presence.Thuthuzela Care Centres offer services and support to women and girls who... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=6258&tid=6403 Size: 2KB Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/12/10
S Manana on cases of abuse during 16 Days of Activism campaign
Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Ms Sibongile Manana has called on police officers at police stations not to discourage victims of abuse from opening cases.The Driefontein community told the MEC that sometimes when they go to police stations to report cases of abuse, police officers are encouraging them to go and resolve these cases at home. In many instances women and children who are victims of abuse know the perpetrator, we urge them to come and report, said... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=6366&tid=6511 Size: 4KB Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/12/11
Free State Social Development on 16 Days of Activism campaign closing ceremony
The government has created an environment conducive to the empowerment of women and children, but more still needs to be done, particularly by men, said President Jacob Zuma at the closing ceremony of the 16 days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. Prevailing attitudes regarding the place of women in society and the different notions of masculinity continue to present a barrier to the general pursuit of women's rights and gender equality, said Zuma.... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=6305&tid=6450 Size: 3KB Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/12/10
J Zuma: Closing ceremony of 16 Days of Activism Campaign
The Act ensures that maintenance for the child is recovered from the parents or other persons financially responsible for the child.
* The Domestic Violence Act, of 1998 was enacted to afford survivors of violence maximum protection from domestic abuse. They must act swiftly to protect women and children when cases of violence are reported.We will continue to mobilise the expertise needed to enhance management and successful prosecution of crimes against women and children....
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URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=6453&tid=6598 Size: 11KB Speaker: J Zuma Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/12/03
Government Communications on 16 Days of Activism campaign
Government representatives have met with civil society representatives that had expressed concern about the location of the campaign within government, the consultation process regarding the 365 days action plan and the activities of the National Gender Machinery.The Ministry and Department of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities is the lead agency within government on issues pertaining to the protection and promotion of rights of women, children and persons with disabilities.... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=5985&tid=6130 Size: 5KB Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/12/03
N Kiviet on forced marriages during 16 Days of Activism campaign
The alleged culture of forcing girl children aged between eleven and thirteen into marriage (abduction) took a centre stage during this year s launch of 16 Days of Activism on No Violence Against Women and Children campaign.This annual campaign takes place from 25 November to 10 December to create maximum awareness in all forms of abuse that are subjected to women and children. We are rescuing them (children) from having children out of marriage , another resident said.... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=6045&tid=6190 Size: 2KB Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/11/25
KwaZulu-Natal Health on women and children violence and abuse during 16 Days of Activism
The health effects of violence against women and children are more severe and detrimental to women and children s health outcomes of a country. Each of these behaviours increases risks of health problems.* Mental health: Violence and abuse increase risk of depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, sleep difficulties, eating disorders and emotional distress.* Physical health: Abuse can result in many health problems, including headaches, back pain, abdominal pain, ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=6334&tid=6479 Size: 4KB Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/11/25
Youth Development Agency on women and child abuse during 16 Days of Activism campaign
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) views in a serious light concerns raised recently by Minister of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya, on the continued abuse of women and children in the country despite efforts made by the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign to raise awareness among citizens.As such the NYDA will join in activities to mark the 16 Days Campaign including visiting a home for ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=6137&tid=6282 Size: 2KB Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/11/25
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on launch of 16 Days of Activism
The 10th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign was celebrated yesterday with the ceremonial lighting of the Torch of Peace at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.Deputy Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Yunus Carrim, Minister for Women, Children and People with Disability, Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya, Minister for Police Nathi Mthethwa, Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=6049&tid=6194 Size: 1KB Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/11/25
V Shongwe on withdrawal of sexual abuse cases during 16 days of activism campaign launch
Acting MEC for Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison Mr Vusi Shongwe has urged victims of abuse not to withdraw reported cases from the police stations.Shongwe was addressing people who came to witness the launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign held at Mangweni in the Nkomazi Municipality.The MEC said people needed to utilise government resources prudently by being at the forefront in the fight against crime."... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=6019&tid=6164 Size: 4KB Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/11/25
V Shongwe on sexual abuse cases during 16 Days of Activism campaign
Acting MEC for Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Mr Vusi Shongwe has urged victims of abuse not to withdraw reported cases from the police stations.Shongwe was addressing people who came to witness the launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign held at Mangweni in the Nkomazi municipality.The MEC said people needed to utilise government resources prudently by being at the forefront in the fight against crime. ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=5948&tid=6093 Size: 4KB Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/11/23
This theme calls upon all of us, families, communities, civil society and government and other sector of our society to take action to stop the rampant cases of abuse in our society.The 16 Days of Activism Campaign takes place annually from 25 November which is an International Day of No Violence against Women. It runs up to 10 December which is an International Human Rights Day.The period of the campaign coincide with commemoration of the World AIDS Day on 1 December and the ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=5662&tid=5807 Size: 5KB Speaker: N Mayende-Sibiya Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/11/20
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on 16 Days of Activism launch
On 17 November, the Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nomatyala E Hangana, accompanied by Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Fatima Hajaig and Safety and Security Deputy Minister Susan Shabangu, symbolically demonstrated with the lighting of the torch of peace, the upcoming campaign of 16 Days of Activism against abuse of Women and Children at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.This ceremony marks the beginning of an intense campaign to create awareness ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=6052&tid=6197 Size: 1KB Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/11/19
Government to mark 16 Days of Activism anniversary
Pretoria: South Africa will this year observe the 10th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign, which starts on 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) and close on 10 December 2009 (International Human Rights Day).Government and stakeholders from all sectors of society will commemorate the campaign under the theme: Don t Look Away, Act against Abuse . This will be done through various events to be held... [highlighted result]
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2009/11/18
S Shiceka and N Mayende-Sibiya to host stakeholder summit on 16 days of activism campaign, 25 Nov
Minister Sicelo Shiceka and Minister Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya cordially invite you to the Stakeholders Summit for 16 Days of Activism Campaign for No Violence Against Women and Children Abuse, 2009.Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Time: 09h00 - 16h30
Venue: Birchwood Conference Centre, Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, GautengRSVP: Kindly please confirm your attendance to Boitumelo Mmekwa / Nonhlanhla Bhengu
Tel: 012 334 0970/012 336 5754
Fax: 012 336 5610
E-mail: <...
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2009/11/30
L Max on child abuse during 16 Days of Activism campaign
Parents who abuse their children will feel the full brunt of the law and will have to account to the courts of South Africa for their cold hearted deeds, says the Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, who came out strongly against the recent report of a father from Old Crossroads who allegedly beat his two year old son with an electric wire.Max stated his dismay that these incidents of child abuse happen on a daily basis in our communities and that far too many... [highlighted result]
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2009/11/29
N Mayende-Sibiya: 16 Days of Activism Campaign
As we are in middle of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign on No Violence Against Women and Children, we need to also discuss this campaign. The 16 Days of Activism Campaign takes place annually from 25 November which is an International Day of No Violence Against Women. The Ministry of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities will be taking these recommendations forward.Working together with other government departments and civil society partners, the Ministry of Women, Children and... [highlighted result]
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2009/11/27
N Mokoena on women and child abuse during 16 Days of Activism campaign
The MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Norman Mokoena, has reiterated the department s commitment to fighting violence against women and children.MEC Mokoena has emphasised that women and children are amongst the most vulnerable groups in our society and they need to be protected. As a department we are putting special emphasis on our programmes to ensure that we create an environment that promotes the role of women and children. At this awareness ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=5956&tid=6101 Size: 2KB Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/11/25
N Mayende-Sibiya: National Stakeholder Summit on 16 Days of Activism Campaign
Programme Director
My Cabinet colleagues
Fellow delegates
Honoured guests
Ladies and gentlemenIt is great honour and privilege for me to address you today as we mark the official start of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign on No Violence against Women and Children.As you know, the 16 Days of Activism Campaign on No Violence against Women and Children is a United Nations-endorsed campaign. Children's Act, 2005 and Children's Amendment Act, 2007 were enacted to ...
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URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=5888&tid=6033 Size: 9KB Speaker: N Mayende-Sibiya Collection: speeches_cms