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Gender-Based Violence: stricter legislation on its way to prevent and protect

Every year, 16 days of activism takes place from 25 November to 10 December and is a campaign towards no violence against women and children. The purpose of this campaign is to highlight the negative impact violence has in an attempt to help victims of such violence. Although this campaign runs for 16 days, Government urges everyone to continuously act to safeguard against this type of abuse.

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Lisa and her boyfriend have been living together for the past six months.

SEXUAL ABUSE OF A LEARNER: RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND DUTIES ON TEACHERS

Mr Peters is a teacher at a school and has been advised by a learner, Felicia (who is under the age of 16 years), t

HOW TO TREAT BULLYING IN SCHOOLS

John is 9 years old and is being bullied at school by one of his class mates, Trevor.

BE AN EVERYDAY HERO AND STOP CHILD ABUSE

High levels of violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect of children exist in South Africa.

Different forms of violence associated with gender-based violence

There are various forms of Gender-based Violence (“GBV”) that can take place within a domestic relationship or in any other type of s

Different types of evidence and documents in respect of gender-based violence

Sometimes victims of gender-based violence (“GBV”) endure violence at the hands of their abuser for a long period of tim

The role of the SAPS in the context of Gender-Based violence (“GBV”)

Various legislative and policy mechanisms are in place to guide the South African Police Service (“SAPS”) officials and relevant stak

New legislation in place to fight cyberbullying in South Africa

Cyberbullying amongst children has become a serious problem and can have negative consequences on a child’s mental and emotional wellbeing.

16 Days of Activism and gender-based violence

GBV is one of the biggest problems that South Africa faces and affects women and girls regardless of their age, race and social circumstances. Although GBV can be directed towards both men and women, the majority of victims are women. Generally, GBV is most commonly in the form of physical violence, such as assault. However, it can also be other forms of abuse against women and includes sexual assault, emotional and psychological abuse, financial abuse and so on.

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