This year, as part of the global Caritas Internationalis campaign to eliminate violence against women and girls (25 November – 10 December), Caritas South Sudan launched their national initiative Act Now: Prevent and Respond to Violence Against Women and Girls to celebrate and stand in solidarity with women and girls combatting all forms of violence against them. This year’s campaign is based on the United Nations’ theme to “UNITE! Invest To Prevent Violence against Women & Girls”.
During these 16 Days of Activism, Caritas South Sudan is calling on local communities to stand by all mothers, sisters and daughters particularly on one of three special observance days: World Aids Day (1 December), International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) and Human Rights Day (10 December).
Through the support of the Catholic Diocese of Yei as well as the financial support of Caritas Switzerland and other partners, Caritas South Sudan’s Gender-Based Violence Sub Cluster has also been able to distribute hygiene kits to around 250 school girls.
To learn more listen to the Radio announcement here