The Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Response Fund says taking a more victim-centered approach is a step in the right direction for South Africa’s fight against gender-based violence.
This, after President Cyril Ramaphosa last week signed into law three new gender-based violence laws which are set to afford victims a lot more protection under the SA legal system.
CEO of the GBVF Response Fund, Lindi Dlamini says the laws are a triumph for the country’s legislative reform.
Audio PlayerShe says the new laws would also require members of the police force to play a more active role in fighting domestic violence.
Audio PlayerRead the Fund’s full statement here.
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The fight against GBVF is gaining momentum. New legislation represents another bold step by President Ramaphosa to put an end to GBVF: https://t.co/V0asq8t5XM #GBVFResponseFund1 #EndGBVF
— GBVFResponseFund1 (@GBVF_Fund) January 31, 2022
New legislation means that SA’s bail regime will be tightened up for suspects charged with rape or murder of women & children https://t.co/xIyXv0BQP6 #GBVFResponseFund1 #EndGBVF
— GBVFResponseFund1 (@GBVF_Fund) February 2, 2022
New GBVF laws accelerate change. If a court believes a complainant is in imminent danger, a protection order can be issued immediately without giving notice. https://t.co/xIyXv0BQP6 #EndGBVF
— GBVFResponseFund1 (@GBVF_Fund) February 3, 2022
