{"id":105937,"date":"2015-11-24T13:15:00","date_gmt":"2015-11-24T11:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/105937\/metro-to-launch-its-16-days-of-activism-campaign\/"},"modified":"2015-11-24T13:19:11","modified_gmt":"2015-11-24T11:19:11","slug":"metro-to-launch-its-16-days-of-activism-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2015\/11\/24\/metro-to-launch-its-16-days-of-activism-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Metro to launch its 16 Days of Activism campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The metro will launch its 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign at Bulithando Park, in KwaThema.<\/p>\n<p>The event takes place on November 25 (tomorrow), at 8.30am, at the park at the corner of Kgasoane and Marule streets in KwaThema.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The campaign, which runs from November 25 until December 10, will be held under the theme \u201cFrom Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Make Education Safe for All\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Residents will be educated about the importance of breaking the cycle of abuse, and the signs and dangers of gender-based violence, with a particular focus on the militarism relationship and the right to education.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The Speaker of council, Patricia Kumalo, will facilitate a panel discussion by representatives from Sonke Gender Justice, People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA), the SAPS and individuals representing abused women and children.<\/p>\n<p>Activities on the day will also include a question and answer session and exhibitions by the various government and non-governmental organisations that deal with gender-based violence and violence against women and children.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Other articles you may be interested in:<\/p>\n<p><a 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