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Submission Number: 83
Submission ID: 863
Submission UUID: 1a424905-eaca-4800-bcf9-8f73ab6b3342
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Created: Tue, 04/29/2025 - 11:28
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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
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Presenters
Ms.
Mphuthi
Dimakatso hessie sylvia
Department of social development
Dimakatso Hessie Sylvia Mphuthi is a Social Work Manager at the Department of Social Development ( Free State Province). She has meticulously acquired her BA (SOCIAL WORK) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She further acquired Masters in Child Care and Protection ( Department of Law and Social Work) at the same University.
Additionally, she obtained an Honours Degree ( Counselling Psychology) at the University of South Africa
Additionally, she obtained an Honours Degree ( Counselling Psychology) at the University of South Africa
No
Abstract
AN EVALUATION OF 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM OF NO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN CAMPAIGN IN PHUTHADITJHABA AREA
THEME 2: Social Work and the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SUB 2.3 Work with special and vulnerable populations (children, families, women, older persons, LGBTQIA+ etc).
Oral Presentation
AN EVALUATION OF 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM OF NO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN CAMPAIGN IN PHUTHADITJHABA AREA
Gender based violence is recognized as a global public health and human rights problem that leads to high rates of morbidity and mortality. In responding to this scourge South African government has adopted a campaign called 16 Days of Activism of no violence against women and children. This campaign was introduced in 1999 but literature review reveals that to date, few or no studies have focused on its evaluation. As such, the purpose of the study is to evaluate the 16 Days campaign with special reference to the Phuthaditjhaba community in Free State Province. The study revealed a high level of crime (sexual violence or rape) in the area. The Phuthaditjhaba community felt that the campaign is indeed a crucial initiative with significant contributions in raising awareness and mobilizing collective action against GBV.
Moreover, the community further indicated that the campaign helped them to know what to do and which stakeholders to contact should they be faced with GBV so that they can also assist those who are directly affected.
Additionally, they raised the concern on the fact that pronouncements and campaigns are made on annual basis but, there seems to be a need for a comprehensive intervention, including the strengthening of the criminal justice system. Thus, citing a need to acknowledge its limitations towards a more holistic approach.
The residents are by now familiar with the depressing statistics on the prevalence of violence against women and children and viewed the study as important part in coming up with substantive measures in dealing with the scourge.
The study is descriptive in nature and used qualitative approach. Study builds on diffusion of innovation theory. Sample included 20 participants who were interviewed.
Also, recommendations were made that government departments must work together with the NGOs, and the involvement of men and boys’ strategy.
DIMAKATSO HESSIE SYLVIA MPHUTHI
Gender based violence is recognized as a global public health and human rights problem that leads to high rates of morbidity and mortality. In responding to this scourge South African government has adopted a campaign called 16 Days of Activism of no violence against women and children. This campaign was introduced in 1999 but literature review reveals that to date, few or no studies have focused on its evaluation. As such, the purpose of the study is to evaluate the 16 Days campaign with special reference to the Phuthaditjhaba community in Free State Province. The study revealed a high level of crime (sexual violence or rape) in the area. The Phuthaditjhaba community felt that the campaign is indeed a crucial initiative with significant contributions in raising awareness and mobilizing collective action against GBV.
Moreover, the community further indicated that the campaign helped them to know what to do and which stakeholders to contact should they be faced with GBV so that they can also assist those who are directly affected.
Additionally, they raised the concern on the fact that pronouncements and campaigns are made on annual basis but, there seems to be a need for a comprehensive intervention, including the strengthening of the criminal justice system. Thus, citing a need to acknowledge its limitations towards a more holistic approach.
The residents are by now familiar with the depressing statistics on the prevalence of violence against women and children and viewed the study as important part in coming up with substantive measures in dealing with the scourge.
The study is descriptive in nature and used qualitative approach. Study builds on diffusion of innovation theory. Sample included 20 participants who were interviewed.
Also, recommendations were made that government departments must work together with the NGOs, and the involvement of men and boys’ strategy.
DIMAKATSO HESSIE SYLVIA MPHUTHI
Reviewer ONE Feedback
Dr
Martha
van Straaten
Yes
Empirical Research
Accepted
Reviewer TWO Feedback
Dr
Bashizi Bashige
Murhula
Yes
Empirical Research
Accepted