South Africa declares gender violence a national disaster following protests

Nov 21, 2025, 1:02 AM20

(Update: Nov 21, 2025, 4:57 PM)

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South Africa declares gender violence a national disaster following protests

On November 21, 2025, South Africa experienced widespread protests against gender-based violence, resulting in the government's declaration of it as a national disaster.
The protests were organized by Women for Change and involved lie-down demonstrations to honor the women killed daily due to gender violence.
The government now faces pressure to translate its declarations into effective action, highlighting the urgent need for addressing gender-based violence.

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