Preventing gender-based violence is up to everyone

South African HE must move to a culture where information sharing and support are second nature to institutions, says Francis Petersen

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January 2, 2024

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January 2, 2024

Francis Petersen

T-shirts painted with messages of support hang on clothes lines, South Africa. Part of the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children campaign

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