The Thohoyandou Victim Empowerment Programme’s mission is to generate an attitude of zero tolerance towards sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and HIV/AIDS based stigma and discrimination in the Thulamela Municipality.
The TVEP will be hosting a series of discussions on the potential for the launch of a campaign to advocate for Universal Access to Female Condoms in South Africa. It is anticipated that at the culmination of these discussions, at which a cross section of Key role players will give input, a campaign will be launched which will see the coordination of a concerted advocacy plan take off the ground to realise this aim.
Over the last few years South African civil society has been mobilised to take action against several injustices against those most vulnerable, from social security to treatment for HIV. However we remain concerned about Civil Societies silence on the lack of access to the single available method that women and girls can initiate and in some way control, that protects against both unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, The Female Condom.
As the discussions will culminate in the endorsement of a position paper as well as a work plan, we would like to request the participation of one duly authorised signatory to represent the organisation at these discussions.
For logistical purposes kindly confirm your attendance on or before Wednesday 13th August 2008. Please note that the cost of flights, accommodation and meals will be covered by Tvep with support from our donors.
Dates : 10th September 2008 to 11th September 2008
Conference and Accommodation Venue: The Garden Court , Southern Sun . ORT International Airport
Should you indicate your participation you will receive
1/ Draft Programme
2/ Logistical Details for flights and accommodation
Please address all correspondence and queries with regards to the above to, The Campaign Coordinator ,Tian Johnson, Tel : as above,
Fight Poverty, End Inequality, Build Solidarity
Tian Johnson
Advocacy Officer
Mobile : 073 432 4069
partnerships@inbox.com
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