National GBVF Inquiry kicks off in Joburg
The aim of the inquiry is to respond more effectively to GBVF in the country.
The National Inquiry into Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) has commenced in Johannesburg, with the aim of improving the country's response to GBVF. Organized by the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), and the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Commission), the five-day event seeks to hold duty bearers accountable and explore measures to enhance the criminal justice system's handling of GBVF cases.
SAHRC Spokesperson Wisani Baloyi explained that the inquiry was prompted by complaints about challenges faced by victims, including difficulties in reporting crimes, the handling of cases, and the protection of human rights.
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