Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says if men can lead the fight against violence perpetuated against women and children, gender-based violence will be a thing of the past. Chikunga joined hands with AmaZulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini in a Men Unite Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide march in
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says if men can lead the fight against violence perpetuated against women and children, gender-based violence will be a thing of the past.
Chikunga joined hands with AmaZulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini in a Men Unite Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide march in Durban on Friday.
The march is aimed at raising awareness about GBV and femicide.
“Our view is that our focus should be on prevention of Gender-Based Violence. Women are experiencing physical violence, financial distress and mental violence. Women are experiencing violence in all forms and men need to be at the forefront. This is an important call to say to men, they must head the call to say, not in their name. That is why we wish to thank Isilo Samabandla, the king and the Good Men Foundation,” says Chikunga.
Meanwhile, the founder of the Good Men Foundation which organised the march, Simangaye Xaba says they are currently focusing on educating young men and boys.
“It is very important that the research guides us because you will not know where to use your resources. Police have released quarterly stats on crime in South Africa and when it comes to GBV, they always release the 30 hotspots and communities that are battling gender-based violence and homicide. While His Majesty has made a call, such an important gathering must move to one of the police (stations) in the Zululand, we will of course continue with our interventions and other areas throughout eThekwini guided by the stats and research.”
VIDEO | The Good Men Foundation has thanked organisations that have joined in the march.
[Happening Now] His Majesty King Misuzulu KaZwelithini, Minister @SindiChikunga, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, the Traditional Prime Minister of the Zulu Monarch, and McDonald’s SA and MultiChoice are marching in Durban as part of the #MenUniteAgainstGBVF March. pic.twitter.com/3wVGAbizEY
— Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities (@DWYPD_ZA) December 6, 2024
MEN RISE UP! Join the march against #GBVF.
Amabutho on their way to The Station 65 Masabala yengwa avenue.#EndGBVF#StopGBVF#GovZAupdates#16DaysOfActivism#MenUniteAgainstGBVF pic.twitter.com/QMNIeuvjF1
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) December 6, 2024
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