7/12/2019 – Mangochi has joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV) with advocacy, awareness and networking activities which marked the launch of the campaign in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Chowe in the district.
The Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare (MoCDSW), Erica Maganga was the Guest of Honour to the function which attracted a number of community members and guests from various institutions.
YONECO publicized its toll-free Gender Based Violence (GBV) Crisis Line (5600) and other GBV prevention and response services which the organization offers. Through a pavilion that was mounted at the venue, community members were able to ask questions about GBV and its manifestations.
Annually, the campaign commences on 25 November which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until the Human Rights Day which falls on 10 December. The campaign is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
The theme for this year’s 16 Days of Activism against GBV is, “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape!”.
