The Presidency has announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the Free State Provincial Men's Indaba tomorrow, December 4, at Limo Green Park, Bloemfontein, as part of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign.
The Indaba, a flagship event aimed at mobilising men and boys as active partners in tackling gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), will convene over 4,500 participants, including representatives from government, political parties, faith-based organisations, the sports fraternity, civil society, and young men from across the province.
"The event is designed to foster robust dialogue, promote positive masculinities, and strengthen multi-sectoral partnerships to eradicate GBVF," Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson to the President, said.
Magwenya added that it will begin at 9am at the Limo Green Park, Bloemfontein in the Free State.
He emphasised the significance of the Indaba’s theme: Letsema: Men, Women, Boys and Girls working together to end GBVF: "It calls for a collective, society-wide response rooted in unity and shared responsibility."
The programme will provide a platform to challenge harmful gender norms, advocate for economic justice for women, and promote safe environments in communities and workplaces.
The President's participation is expected to galvanise support and reinforce the national commitment outlined in the National Strategic Plan on GBVF.
*This article was first published by IOL News
