Not all shelters are equipped to accommodate families, and this may mean that older children would be separated from their families and placed elsewhere. This adds to the trauma children experience. #StopGBVF #ShelterIndaba2021

Dr Zubeda Dangor talks about the importance of self-care for caregivers, particularly those working in shelters (who often neglect their own wellbeing as they serve those in need.) Join the live stream: bit.ly/3krl2I5 National Department of Health #StopGBVF #ShelterIndaba2021 claudia lopes

Self-care is important to avoid burnout. Remember to practice self-care, while you care for others. "We work in a stressful environment, on top of our own stresses." Join the live stream: bit.ly/3krl2I5 National Department of Health #StopGBVF #ShelterIndaba2021 claudia lopes Zubeda Dangor

Care workers, take care of yourselves too. Here are some of the signs and symptoms of burnout. Make self-care a priority. #StopGBVF #ShelterIndaba2021 claudia lopes Zubeda Dangor

Steve Letsike from Access Chapter 2 discusses with #ShelterIndaba2021 participants some of the considerations when accommodating members of the LGBTQIA+ community in domestic violence shelters. #StopGBVF claudia lopes Zubeda Dangor

Shelters for victims of domestic violence need much more engagement with the LGBTQIA+ community and education on these issues. The Ntl Shelter Movement wants more awareness... Access Chapter 2 #StopGBVF #ShelterIndaba2021 claudia lopes Zubeda Dangor

Ntl Shelter Movement's joylange from St. Anne's Homes talks about the need for professionalism amongst staff at shelters. #StopGBVF #ShelterIndaba2021 claudia lopes Zubeda Dangor

SAVE/SHARE: On average, the social workers at the #GBVNationalShelterHelpline takes 17 calls/day. If you need help or advice with any gender-based violence issue, get in touch. If not for you, share this info so that others know. #StopGBVF claudia lopes joylange @Joy___Watson

WATCH & SUPPORT: Free short-film raises much-needed funds & awareness to #SupportGBVShelters #StopGBVF #TrueCostofGBV Weaam Williams #TribalAlchemyProductions #TwoHues claudia lopes Zubeda Dangor joylange Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town @ bit.ly/31NJkps

Day 1 of the #GBVSHELTERINDABA2022 is now in full swing. Prof Thuli Madonsela #KindnessBuilds has just started her talk on Collab between Gov and CSOs for the benefit of Women in #SouthAfrica Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town fb.watch/gfrYyL5ckC/ via facebookwatch

Member of the NSMSA board, Dianne Massawe opens the #GBVShelterIndaba2022 with a welcome to the team and Social Development. #GBVShelterIndaba2022 Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town Zubeda Dangor

Keynote Speaker, Minister of Department of Social Development (DSD) Lindiwe Zulu is about to start her session at the #GBVShelterIndaba2022. Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town NACOSA joylange Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities

"We need anger. Without it, we are accepting & saying that GBV is ok. We are normalizing it. People must realise that we are angry, which is a normal emotion at a time like this." - Dianne Massawe Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town NACOSA Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities Foundation for Human Rights @mosaicwcape Rape Crisis Cape Town Childline Gauteng

"We must look at sensitization of those dealing with victims of #GBVF to avoid further victimization. Our speech and approach to how violence against women is reported in our media, must change. We need to stop sensationalizing #GBVF and start reporting on the facts." Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town

#GBVShelterIndaba2022 is now on. Join here: fb.watch/ggP2iqYlnD/ via facebookwatch Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town NACOSA joylange Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities Foundation for Human Rights @mosaicwcape Rape Crisis Cape Town Childline Gauteng Social Development

"Trafficking in persons is modern day slavery & is an organised crime. Everyone involved - from the clientele to those who house and help in the abduction of people." #GBVShelterIndaba2022 Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town NACOSA joylange Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities Foundation for Human Rights Rape Crisis Cape Town Social Development

“We are gravitating towards trauma-informed care that is victim-centered, for shelters. However, challenges for the Social Development range from provision of support - when it comes to aftercare for victims, conviction and prosecution of traffickers.” #GBVShelterIndaba2022 Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town

"According to the latest review, men with substance abuse problems have tripled risk of perpetration gender-based violence." #GBVShelterIndaba2022 Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town NACOSA joylange Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities Foundation for Human Rights @mosaicwcape Rape Crisis Cape Town Childline Gauteng Social Development Sharon K SADAG

LISTEN/SHARE: #NewsAndViews @Salaamedia highlights the #GBVShelterIndaba2022 with Fisani Mahlangu, the Ntl Shelter Movement Rep #Mpumalanga. on.soundcloud.com/7g3ku Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town NACOSA joylange Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities Foundation for Human Rights @mosaicwcape Rape Crisis Cape Town Childline Gauteng Social Development @soekie2 SADAG