Kanye South MP Dr Lemogang Kwape has underscored the need for all to take part in eliminating all forms of gender-based violence (GBV) as it robbed individuals of their human right.
Dr Kwape, who is the Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation, said this recently when giving a keynote address at a seminar organised by Peculiar Dreams Organisation aimed at raising awareness on GBV.
Describing GBV as a serious problem that had lasting and harmful effects on individuals, families and communities, he said the goal was for all to take part in preventing it. Our efforts should ultimately reduce the occurrence of GBV by promoting healthy, respectful, non-violent relationships and this can only be achieved by addressing change at all levels of our social ecology, he said.