The Nyatee Foundation calls for a conference on gender-based violence in 2025

• The Nyatee Foundation called on the country to hold an urgent conference to address the scourge of gender-based violence in the country.
• This after several cases of gender-based violence went viral during the holidays
• Speaking to Briefly News, the foundation’s CEO, Tumi Huma, said GBV is a societal problem that requires a holistic approach.

With nine years of experience, Tebogo Mokwena, current affairs writer for News in briefprovided insights into the criminal justice system and important cases in South Africa at Daily Sun.

JOHANNESBURG — Nyatee Foundation CEO Tumi Huma has called for the country to host a conference on gender-based violence in 2025 to develop solutions to address it.

Why a VBG conference?

Talking to News in briefHuma said the purpose of the conference would be to join forces with the private and public sectors and find more constructive ways to deal with gender-based violence. It should be a space where governmentorganizations and individuals can share information and create solutions.

“It is our view that there will never be adequate resources, including legal prescriptions, to deal with GBV. This is a societal problem and needs a holistic approach. GBV knows no colour, race, age, lifestyle and status in society. and religion everybody is affected by it,” he said.

What would the conference achieve?

Huma emphasized that the conference should aim to highlight GBV as a pandemic, provide a platform for survivors’ stories to amplify the voices of those affected, explore opportunities for workshops and performances, and initiate dialogue on collaborative solutions between government, the private sector and civil society to address issues related to GBV.

Recent cases of GBV

Huma said the recent increase in GBV cases has led to the need for GBV to be addressed. News in brief provided coverage of several incidents of gender-based violence.

What does the Nyatee Foundation do?

Huma said News in brief that part of his work to combat gender violence is the launch of Tshegofatsa Rona Community Organization, which provides shelter to abused women and children. The foundation works in areas such as education, community development, disaster and social relief, among others. He collaborated with South African Police Service and the government.

“It is our view that there will never be adequate resources, including legal prescriptions, to deal with gender-based violence. This is a societal problem and needs a holistic approach,” he said. News in brief.

How can GBV be treated?

Huma said the issue of GBV should not be left to the government to handle alone.

“It is a societal issue. What we need from the government is a strengthened justice system. We need a victim empowerment program in police stations which must include related stakeholders like the Department of Social Development he said.

SAPS condemns the incident as possible GBV

In a related article, News in brief reported that the South African Police Service in Limpopo condemned a possible incident of gender-based violence. The the bodies of a man and a woman were found in Thabazimbi.

The couple would have lived together, and the police do not rule out the possibility of a domestic dispute. The man was found hanging from the roof and his partner’s body was found in the bed.

Source: News in brief