President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared gender-based violence and femicide a national crisis, a move endorsed by the Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities. The announcement positions the issue as a top government priority and calls for a unified response from all sectors of society.
Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga described the declaration as a necessary step to accelerate the existing National Strategic Plan on GBVF. The president emphasized that this violence erodes the social fabric and impedes national development, urging men and boys to actively challenge harmful attitudes and power structures. This declaration strategically precedes the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign, aiming to mobilize broader and more sustained action against the pervasive problem.
Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga described the declaration as a necessary step to accelerate the existing National Strategic Plan on GBVF. The president emphasized that this violence erodes the social fabric and impedes national development, urging men and boys to actively challenge harmful attitudes and power structures. This declaration strategically precedes the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign, aiming to mobilize broader and more sustained action against the pervasive problem.
