RAPE IS NOT RESISTANCE,
CONDEMN RAPE AS A WEAPON OF WAR,
BELIEVE ALL SURVIVORS.
STAND UP, SPEAK OUT!
We call on all South Africans to stand in solidarity with survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and declare that rape and sexual violence is never justified, no matter the circumstances.
Context
South Africa, an aspirational strong rights-based democracy, has an inconsistent response to wartime rape. This must change.
Globally, sexual violence in conflicts is rising. Survivors are left with lasting scars, silenced, and perpetrators free. In Africa, it's a horrific tactic. South Africa, a human rights leader, must be a strong voice against this everywhere, for all victims. This violence directly opposes our values. Politicising this issue supports the perpetrators and further traumatises the survivors.
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