"We have done it previously. The sad thing is that despite us going out there and saying, 'woman and children contact us, we will help you', only a handful of women have done so. The scourge of violence this year has been so alarming and it makes me terrified of the world I am leaving behind for my children," she said.
"We know the law and we are able to be compassionate and empathetic and move people forward. Let us provide something that is going to be useful."
At a national level, government will be convening a series of dialogues on gender-based violence and the abuse of children in order to get communities involved in the fight against abuse. Communities have been asked to wear white ribbons in solidarity with the fight against GBV.
Meanwhile, Monday also marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women which is spearheaded by the United Nations. This year’s theme, "Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape", highlights the need to end rape culture. It uses the colour orange as a symbol of hope and a brighter future without violence against women.
Those looking for legal assistance can visit TPA’s offices in Verulam and Umhlanga or call 072 282 8132
Free legal advice for women and children during 16 days of activism campaign
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A Durban law firm is lending its resources to the fight against women and child abuse by offering free legal assistance during the 16 days of activism campaign.
Theasen Pillay and Associates held a picket outside the Verulam magistrate's court on Monday to commemorate the start of 16 days of activism against women and child abuse, and to offer its services.
The firm said it was providing free legal assistance to "any woman or child who has been a victim of abuse" for the next 16 days.
"A lot of people say they do not want to go to court, it is a waste of time and they do not get the assistance they need. That's not true. The reason they do not get the results is that they are not applying the legal process effectively," said the firm's spokesperson, Lisa Sukdev.
She said they hoped more abuse victims would come forward and make use of the legal system, especially when looking at the scourge of gender-based violence that plagued the country this year.
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"We have done it previously. The sad thing is that despite us going out there and saying, 'woman and children contact us, we will help you', only a handful of women have done so. The scourge of violence this year has been so alarming and it makes me terrified of the world I am leaving behind for my children," she said.
"We know the law and we are able to be compassionate and empathetic and move people forward. Let us provide something that is going to be useful."
At a national level, government will be convening a series of dialogues on gender-based violence and the abuse of children in order to get communities involved in the fight against abuse. Communities have been asked to wear white ribbons in solidarity with the fight against GBV.
Meanwhile, Monday also marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women which is spearheaded by the United Nations. This year’s theme, "Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape", highlights the need to end rape culture. It uses the colour orange as a symbol of hope and a brighter future without violence against women.
Those looking for legal assistance can visit TPA’s offices in Verulam and Umhlanga or call 072 282 8132
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