Hub for survivors of abuse and the organisations that can assist them, is launched
It takes more than a hashtag to put an end to violence against women.
This year, hashtivism on social media not only empowered women, but raised awareness about pertinent issues that until now, were often only discussed in whispers, or not at all. While these conversations are vital, now what? It takes more than a hashtag to put an end to violence against women.
Hundreds of admirable campaigns denouncing women abuse have been launched. And yet, in South Africa, women abuse remains rife. A more cohesive step must to be taken to create meaningful change and instead of dissipating efforts, South Africans need to come together as one.
Enter For Women, a 1st for Women initiative, which is a platform that consolidates women abuse fighting efforts in one place. The site features the public, private and non-profit organisations who have vowed to put an end to women abuse, so that survivors of abuse can find the right help, quickly. For Women also enables South Africans and corporate South Africa who want to take a stand against women abuse to easily connect with organisations who need their help.
For Women was developed by 1st for Women who, over the past 12 years, has donated over R56 million to organisations through its Foundation that fight abuse.
The platform has been structured to holistically address women abuse through three key pillars - prevention (organisations that work to address the multiple and often interlinked causes of abuse), preparation (organisations that empower women with the tools they need to put an end to this social tragedy), and provision (organisations that can support and assist abuse survivors on their journey).
It's been said that if you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Over the last 12 years 1st for Women have been working with extraordinary organisations all playing their part in the fight against women abuse. Now 1st for Women is bringing South Africa's collective power together and using it in an impactful and meaningful way. There is strength in numbers and we can achieve so much more if we unite as one powerful force, by coming together, in the war against women abuse. Together we can give abuse the boot.
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