It has been more than 200 days of Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip. According to Al Arabiya, the place has become a graveyard for women and girls, says the global non-governmental agency ActionAid in a statement on Thursday.
Reports show that approximately 70 percent of the more than 34,000 people killed by Israel in the last six and a-half months have been women and children. Riham Jafari, advocacy and communications coordinator at ActionAid Palestine, says that for more than 200 days, people in Gaza have been living a nightmare they can’t wake up from.
Instead of a place they can live and thrive, Gaza has become a graveyard for women and girls, who make up the majority of the staggering death toll.
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In Lotus River at Perivale Primary School, Living Through Learning launched a new modern reading adventure room. The project received eight tablets with educational apps as well as stories for pupils to enjoy and 40 storybooks. Managing Director of Living Through Learning, Natalie Roos, says the room is meant to be a magical place where pupils can learn while having fun while you enjoy being ‘Under the Sea’. The acting principal of Perivale Primary, Nomaxabiso Ndidi-Lewo, says the pupils will benefit from the room. Education is the key to success. When the kids read, they can become future leader says Ndidi-Lewo.
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha was destroyed after the recent storms hit their facility hard. They appealed to the public and are so happy with the result. Fundraising and Communications Executive, Marcelle du Plessis says the donations have helped us with repairs, and all extra funding will go to caring for the sick and injured pets and homeless dogs and cats of Khayelitsha.
Mdzananda Clinic treats around 1,500 animals per month, primarily dogs and cats. It is the only animal clinic and shelter serving Khayelitsha and its surrounding communities.
42 Unbreakable, a non-profit organisation, is ready to launch an anti-bullying clothing range. They have various anti-bullying campaigns at schools across the city. Director Barbara Jenecker, says that bullying needs to end, as children want to take their lives.
Those being bullied should know that they are here to help them. Barbara’s two daughters, Kayla and Celita, were bullied at school. Celita was bullied by 42 children in her classroom and that is where the name 42 Unbreakable came from.
The slogan for their merchandise is “Don't be a bully, be a brah.”
They are working on having pop-up stores as well as online ordering, but for now, those interested can contact us directly.
Contact Barbara at 074 995 4875 or bjenecker@gmail.com.
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Build One South Africa’s (Bosa) Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster says that there is an illusion that a large number of women occupy seats in leadership roles, especially in politics. However, the gap is far too wide.
Hlazo-Webster spoke with Newzroom Afrika on Monday and says that a patriarchal system is the core foundation and cause of not having women leaders. She says that it seems like there are women in leadership positions, because of the few we have in different industries. She emphasizes that women are the face of poverty, gender-based violence and continuous marginalization However, most registered voters are women.
The IEC reported that 55.24% of women are registered to vote, compared to 44.76% of men.
