GBV VOICES FOR SAFETY
At Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA), our commitment to combatting gender-based violence extends far beyond the 16 Days of Activism. This campaign is a year-round initiative dedicated to fostering a culture of respect, equality, and safety within the mining sector and beyond. By amplifying survivor stories, providing expert insights, and equipping women with vital knowledge and tools, we aim to create lasting change.
Join us in breaking the silence, challenging the norms, and building a safer, more inclusive society for all.
A Call to Action
WiMSA envisions a future where every woman in the mining industry feels safe, respected, and empowered. Historically male-dominated, the industry is now at a turning point. By uniting against gender-based violence, we are not only protecting individuals but also strengthening our entire community. Together, we can break the silence, challenge societal norms, and create lasting change.
Your voice is essential, whether you are a survivor, an ally, or someone who wants to make a difference. Join us in this crucial fight against gender-based violence. Remember, in times of adversity, you are never alone. WiMSA stands with you today and every day.
Together, we can build a mining industry—and a society—free from the scourge of gender-based violence.
Join us. Speak up. Reach out. Let's make a difference—not just for 16 days, but for a lifetime.
In the words of our Deputy Chairperson, Mogaleadi Seabela: "𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘞𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵. 𝘈𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘔𝘚𝘈, 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱."
Remember, if you need immediate support, please contact one of the following numbers:
1. National GBV Helpline for reporting incidents of domestic violence: 0800 150 150
2. 24 hours Gender Based Violence National Command Centre: 0800 428 428
3. National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA) Helpline for GBV survivors: 0800 001 005
4. Women Abuse Helpline: 0800 150 150
5. National Counselling Line: 0861 322 322
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