President Jacob Zuma will on Tuesday, 25 November 2014, officially launch the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni.
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children is an international campaign observed from 25 November to 10 December to raise awareness of the negative impact that violence has on women, children and society.
This year’s campaign will be held under the theme “Count Me In. Together moving a non-violent South Africa forward”.
The campaign will also mark its 16th Anniversary of raising gender based violence, reflect on 20 years of democracy and 60 years of the Women’s Charter.

Details of the event are as follows:
Date:               25 November 2014
Time:              09h00
Venue:           W.J Clements Stadium, Goodehoop Street, Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni
Members of the media wishing to attend the event are requested to forward their names for accreditation to Ishmael Selemale on Ishmael@gcis.gov.za  or 061 790 5114.

Enquiries:  Zanele Mngadi on 082 330 1148 or Bongani Majola on 082 339 1993
Issued by Department of Communications on behalf of The Presidency
24 November 2014