By Gillian Wilson | Communications Director, IDEX
REACH’s response to sexual violence and harassment against women, particularly farm workers, has been an important contribution to the recognition of this issue in South Africa. REACH has directly supported women from rural farming communities and urban centers who have experienced sexual harassment/violence and domestic violence by offering support for women waiting to go to trial for cases of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
REACH has also worked towards ending violence against women through devoted advocacy work, campaigning to change existing and restrictive policies that affect sexual violence while also advocating for policies that better protect abused women. REACH has received training by SAFAIDS (South African AIDS/HIV Information Dissemination Service) as a master trainer and has now trained 80 community-based volunteers who focus on HIV/AIDS, culture and gender-violence. REACH continually seeks to raise awareness about sexual harassment, gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS.
A Road Show, 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children, aimed to raise awareness and discuss women’s rights through 3 awareness-raising workshops for 200 participants.
With your continued support REACH plans to strengthen its policy advocacy work by ensuring that policy makers and legislators hear women’s voices. Thank you for your contributions so far.
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