YOUTH SAYS ‘NO’ TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
In a commitment to fostering a safer society, Keready, a youth-led health movement, is dedicating its efforts to help eliminate gender-based violence (GBV) during the upcoming 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign.
The campaign is a United Nations global initiative that takes place annually from November 25 (International Day of No Violence against Women) to December 10 (International Human Rights Day).
Throughout the year Keready is actively engaged in educational campaigns designed to equip the youth, more especially young men, with the knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the lifelong negative effects that GBV has on the victims.
Dr Dineo Sefoloko, a passionate young doctor overseeing mobile clinics in the Durban region, emphasises the significance of prioritising love, happiness, health, and safety.
“South Africa has one of the highest rates of GBV in the world. Let’s unite to halt violence, curb the spread of disease, and eliminate any behaviour that poses harm to
ourselves or others. It’s crucial to reflect on what truly matters: our health and wellness,” she says.
Keready is able to do this through community events, and social media campaigns, as well as providing direct support for GBV victims.
With its 46 mobile clinics, run by teams consisting of nurses, drivers, mobilisers, and communicators and led by ten young doctors, the organisation is actively engaging throughout the year in educational initiatives designed to equip young minds with the knowledge and awareness necessary to identify, prevent, and combat gender-based violence.
As the 16 Days of Activism unfolds, Keready extends and seeks to partner with individuals, communities, and like-minded organisations who share the urgency to address challenges associated with GBV.
This commitment is evident not only through the presence of their mobile clinics on the ground but also in their weekly community radio chats and across their social media platforms, including @kereadysa, and their 24/7 Whatsapp line: 060 019 0000.