Boundless creativity from Umkhathi Theatre Works @MatesuDube shows how the arts can empower communities with accurate information needed to protect themselves and help others. Arts in Action! @ArtsinActionZA
#BoundlessCreativity is our new campaign that will explore the impact of #COVID19 on culture and the creative economy, and how culture and the creative industries can thrive in a digital age.
Find out more: https://t.co/K5ts0xWjDj
Join this Thursday to hear about experiences around the world aiming to address the urgent issue of the #shadowpandemic of violence against women and children. Register here: https://t.co/RbYAmygfeS
#NoExcuse has launched a Whatsapp service approach where people can just send the word ‘BRAVE’ to 080 150 150 and get in touch with the right organization to get the help they need @ArtsinActionZA https://t.co/C25ns3pVnw
Can we include GBV in the next COVID-19 song? @ArtsinActionZA
Bekezela, Albert team up with African artistes for Covid-19 song https://t.co/di0xyLvwML via @ChronicleZim
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Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers https://t.co/IAsNrPNWVQ
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SAHRC calls for mechanisms to curb GBV during lockdown
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says mechanisms must be put in place to ensure the protection of women and children against gender-based violence.
The commission says as the count… https://t.co/WhgkBRb6kB
#GBV is a prevalent human rights violations in the world - more so during humanitarian situations.
During this period, women and girls may be on #COVID19 lockdown with an abuser - if you feel unsafe or threatened, reach out for help immediately. #EndGBV
President @CyrilRamaphosa convenes virtual meeting with Interim Steering Committee on Gender-Based Violence & Femicide #EnoughIsEnough https://t.co/LGBow8ZV1w
Violence against women during Covid-19 lockdowns is being called a "shadow pandemic" by the @UN.
Those wanting to leave an abusive partner during a lockdown could be challenged by police for breaking a curfew.
So what can you do if you find yourself in this situation? Thread 👇
Fighting the ‘shadow pandemic’ of violence against women & children during COVID-19 @artsinactionza: 87 000 cases of gender-based violence reported in South Africa! https://t.co/mZPbSFlpzI
2,230 gender-based violence cases were reported during the first week of the national lockdown in South Africa, 37 percent higher than the weekly average in 2019. Fighting the shadow pandemic of GBV @ArtsinActionZA