WOMEN'S rights activists are taking the fight against women and child abuse to the next level.
During the 16 Days of Activism campaign, which kicks off in November, the National Children and Violence Trust will embark on an awareness campaign that will focus on changing men's attitudes.
The trust is a Johannesburg based nonprofit organisation that was formed in 2000 to support victims of abuse. Their aim is to address the effects of trauma induced by violence.
Renias Mawando, NCVT's marketing and fundraising coordinator, said from November 25 to December 5 they would go to taverns and soccer venues to reach out to men.
"Through our programmes we have realised that most perpetrators of child and women violence are men, hence our decision to focus specifically on men and trying to change their attitude towards women and children. Men usually do not read pamphlets, talk about abuse or attend workshops on the subject. It is always the victims who attend, so we decided to visit places where men gather to get the message across," Mawando said.
He said the NCVT would also organise soccer and pool matches .
"Before the games start, our psychologists and social workers will talk to men about the effects of abuse. They will be around all the time for consultations. We are also going to talk to tavern owners to give us a platform to talk to men. What we want is a change in men's attitude," Mawando said.
He said the campaign would be an annual event.
"We will appreciate funding from businesses or individuals on a yearly basis. We will not stop talking about this issue until we see change. We urge individuals and businesses with a heart for women and children abuse to help us change men's attitudes," Mawando said.
Changing men's attitude on abuse
WOMEN'S rights activists are taking the fight against women and child abuse to the next level.
During the 16 Days of Activism campaign, which kicks off in November, the National Children and Violence Trust will embark on an awareness campaign that will focus on changing men's attitudes.
The trust is a Johannesburg based nonprofit organisation that was formed in 2000 to support victims of abuse. Their aim is to address the effects of trauma induced by violence.
Renias Mawando, NCVT's marketing and fundraising coordinator, said from November 25 to December 5 they would go to taverns and soccer venues to reach out to men.
"Through our programmes we have realised that most perpetrators of child and women violence are men, hence our decision to focus specifically on men and trying to change their attitude towards women and children. Men usually do not read pamphlets, talk about abuse or attend workshops on the subject. It is always the victims who attend, so we decided to visit places where men gather to get the message across," Mawando said.
He said the NCVT would also organise soccer and pool matches .
"Before the games start, our psychologists and social workers will talk to men about the effects of abuse. They will be around all the time for consultations. We are also going to talk to tavern owners to give us a platform to talk to men. What we want is a change in men's attitude," Mawando said.
He said the campaign would be an annual event.
"We will appreciate funding from businesses or individuals on a yearly basis. We will not stop talking about this issue until we see change. We urge individuals and businesses with a heart for women and children abuse to help us change men's attitudes," Mawando said.
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