South African women call purple protest over gender violence
11 minutes ago Share Save Khanyisile Ngcobo , Nomsa Maseko, BBC Africa, Johannesburg and Danai Nesta Kupemba Share Save
AFP via Getty Images Many activists want gender-based violence to be declared a national disaster
South African women's rights groups are calling for nationwide protests to demand that gender-based violence (GBV) be declared a national disaster in a country where attacks on women have become commonplace. The campaign began with a viral social media movement and will culminate in a nationwide "shutdown" on Friday, ahead of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. Celebrities, citizens and nations have shown their solidarity by changing their social media profile pictures to
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