Johannesburg - The 16 Days of Activism campaign for no violence against women and children needs to adjust its focus to boys and men, Gauteng Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the official campaign launch in Reiger Park on the East Rand, she said citizens needed to make sure boys were taught correctly.
“We must make sure we teach our boys.”
She said communities needed to encourage people to speak out about abuse instead of remaining silent.
“All of us need to make sure we intervene. Peace in the world begins at home.”
Most abuse incidents occurred behind closed doors and women and men needed to take good care of their children.
Nkosi-Malobane was speaking on behalf of Gauteng Premier David Makhura, who could not attend.
President Jacob Zuma was expected to address the gathering later in the day.
The campaign is held once a year to help prevent violence against women and children. - Sapa