The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) has directed an open letter to Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, calling for more action to be taken against issues faced by South African women.
The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) directed an open letter to Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane on Tuesday, 1 September 2020. The organisation called for the minister to do more than just talk about the issues faced by South African women, especially in light of the scourge of gender-based violence in the country.
“We want action and we want to see you taking that action. Gender-based violence (GBV) is real and claiming far too many women and children’s lives, and we are left with the impression that you are not taking the matter very seriously,” the statement read.
UDEMWO further provided recommendations for the department to take into consideration. The statement read, “UDEMWO calls on you to establish a mass programme that focuses on self-defence of women, so they can fight for themselves when they are pushed into a tight corner by the opposite gender.”
See the post below.
UDEMWO Open Letter to Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities- Mrs Maite Nkoana-Mashabane@Nontenja_Thandi pic.twitter.com/D2phIyj0k1
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