South African government declared GBVF a national disaster after the Women for Change movement’s #G20WomensShutdown campaign gathered over 1M petition signatures and sparked demonstrations in major cities. This historic categorization enables government to redirect budgets to combat the crisis.

#G20WomenShutdown: Will South Africa wake up to women's struggles before it's too late? On November 21, South Africa will pause for the G20 Women’s Shutdown, as citizens unite to demand recognition for women's vital roles in society. Will this movement spark the change needed to address ...

Today begins the #G20WomensShutdown. The G20 Women’s Shutdown will see people from across [South Africa] and beyond band together to pull their labour, their presence, and their spending. #AuthorsAgainstAbuse is joining the fight.

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