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The day is observed annually, as a focal point for the women's rights movement, and it raises awareness of, among others, gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women..
Evelyn Maruping, the founder of Northern Cape Starlet, told OFM News the event is aimed at aspiring actresses within the province to win the opportunity to film alongside the likes of Fezile Mpela,.