GBV Solidarity
What's happening in the world today and how does it affect YOU?
Current news affects the economic and political climate, which can affect the job market as well as your personal life.
What does the Bible say?
In order to understand whether rape is right or wrong we first go to the Word of God.
What does South African law say?
Rape 3. Any person ("A") who unlawfully and intentionally commits an act of sexual penetration with a complainant ("B"), without the consent of B, is guilty of the offence of rape.
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/a32-070.pdf
Who rapes?
Rapists don't have a certain look, a certain race, or a certain profession.
Most rapists know their victim and may be co-workers, relatives, carers, or community leaders.
These are people with access to the victim.
ANYONE can rape.
Click on image for link to RAINN
Serial rapist/killer testimony
The influence of pornography on a serial rapist/murderer
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GBVF - a national disaster
South Africa calls gender violence a national disaster after protests (BBC)
Thuthuzela Rape Crisis Centre
https://rapecrisis.org.za/programmes/road-to-justice/thuthuzela-care-centres/
How do we help?
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Pray
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Stay informed
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Keep your eyes peeled
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Report
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Educate
Psalm 68:19
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.