{"id":86792,"date":"2025-12-09T16:43:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T14:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/?p=86792"},"modified":"2025-12-09T19:53:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T17:53:12","slug":"spu-strengthens-gbv-response-with-relaunch-of-the-safety-and-reporting-desk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-strengthens-gbv-response-with-relaunch-of-the-safety-and-reporting-desk\/","title":{"rendered":"SPU strengthens GBV response with relaunch of the safety and reporting desk"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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As we close off the national 16 Days of Activism, Sol Plaatje University<\/span><\/a> will mark this moment with the relaunch of its Gender-Based Violence Safety and Reporting Desk. This relaunch reinforces the University\u2019s commitment to building a campus environment rooted in dignity, justice and accountability and to providing immediate, accessible support for anyone affected by gender-based violence.<\/p>

The Desk operates every hour, every day and serves as a dedicated point for reporting harm and accessing assistance. Its relaunch strengthens visibility and awareness and expands the pathways available to students and staff who may need urgent help or guidance.<\/p>

Gender-based violence remains one of the most urgent and devastating challenges in South Africa. As a public institution, SPU recognises that its responsibility extends beyond the national 16 Days of Activism period. The relaunch forms part of a continued effort to prioritise safety, uphold human rights and ensure that all who study and work at SPU are treated with care, respect and integrity.<\/p>

The event will include a keynote address focused on the ethical and social responsibility of higher education institutions in addressing gender-based violence. A symbolic candlelight moment will honour survivors and those lost to violence, while a ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the enhanced visibility and renewed commitment of the Desk.<\/p>

The Safety and Reporting Desk is supported through collaboration with the South African Police Service<\/span><\/a> and community partners working to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. Together these partnerships strengthen reporting mechanisms and uphold SPU\u2019s zero tolerance approach to gender-based violence.<\/p>

You are invited to join the University community as we relaunch this important support point and reaffirm our collective commitment to safety, dignity and accountability.<\/p>

For media enquiries please contact:<\/p>

Ms Kashini Maistry
kashini.maistry@spu.ac.za<\/a><\/span>\u00a0
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