The African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) a national disaster. This call, made during a media briefing following the ANC National Executive Committee meeting in Germiston, is a response to the escalating violence against women in South Africa. Nokuthula Nqaba, Secretary General of the ANCWL, emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that failure to act decisively may lead the league to organize mass public demonstrations.
The ANCWL has previously called for GBVF to be designated as a National State of Disaster in November 2024, reaffirming its commitment to tackling the crisis. To increase awareness and urgency around the issue, the league plans to hold a shutdown march to highlight the plight of women across the nation.
The aim of calling for a national disaster declaration is to mobilize resources and implement comprehensive strategies to effectively combat GBVF. Elevating this crisis to national disaster status would facilitate necessary government attention and resource allocation, ensuring a more coordinated response from society at large.
The ANCWL’s persistent advocacy highlights the critical nature of GBVF in South Africa, where incidents continue to rise. The league’s proactive measures reflect a broader call for vigilant action against gender-based violence, seeking to ensure the safety and protection of women throughout the country. By calling for national recognition of GBVF as a disaster, the ANCWL seeks to galvanize support and substantial intervention needed to address this pressing social issue.
Is declaring GBVF a national emergency really the solution? What concrete actions will follow? Lets discuss.
Shouldnt addressing gender-based violence be a no-brainer? Why the hesitation to declare it a national emergency? #EndGBV
Why should we wait for more lives to be lost before taking action? GBV is a crisis that needs urgent attention!
Do we really need a national emergency declaration for gender-based violence, or is it just a symbolic move with no real impact?
Is declaring GBVF a national emergency really the best solution? Will it bring about tangible ce or just more bureaucracy? Lets discuss.
I dont get it, why dont they just declare it a national emergency already? What are they waiting for? #GBVF #ANCWL
I dont get why this is even a debate. GBV is a crisis and should have been declared a national emergency ages ago.