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The LifeLine GBV Program in rural areas of Kwazulunatal South Africa, Sinikiwe Biyela, Director
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NAME OF ORGANIZATION: LIFELINE
BY: SINIKIWE BIYELA, DIRECTOR
LIFELINE GBV PROGRAM IN
RURAL AREAS OF KWAZULU-
NATAL SOUTH AFRICA
AREAS WE SERVICE
MAIN GOALS OF THE GBV PROGRAM
The program has two main goals:
To reduce Gender-Based Violence
incidents in 5 district municipalities
in KwaZulu Natal.
To turn victims of Gender-Based
Violence into survivors through
counselling and support.
CURRENT SITUATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa has a population of 6.4 million and the
majority of the population is women.
20 yrs after democracy women and children in South
Africa are not free.
Even though we have a good Constitution in South
Africa women and children have many issues affecting
them.
o HIV and AIDS
o Increasing rate of rape
o Domestic violence
o Sexual harassment
o Human trafficking
HIV PREVALENCE
12.2% of the population is
HIV positive nationally
16.9% of the population in
KZN is HIV positive (one in
three)
RAPE STATS IN SOUTH AFRICA
EWISE 60 SEC SOLO VOCAL MIX
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How big is the problem?
South Africa has the highest reported incident
of rape in the world.
1 in 3 women will be raped in South Africa.
A women is raped every 8 minutes
60 000 rape cases reported in 2013
More than 20 000 children are raped every
year
1 in 3 girls are raped while still at school.
Women in South Africa
has more chances of
being raped than
learning to read.
VICTIMS SUFFER DOUBLE TRAUMA
• A women being raped has 1 in 3
chances that her attacker is HIV+
• The danger from rape and sexual
assault is compounded because of
HIV prevalence in SA.
• Most perpetrators are known to the
survivors
What support is available?
Rape is an extreme violation and a life
threatening attack
A traumatic experience like rape or abuse is
like an infected wound that will not heal
unless treated.
It can leave deep and lasting emotional scars
There is life after rape or abuse, but most
people need help to reclaim their lives.
LifeLine intervention
Is a whole community response to
Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
The model has two pillars:
1. Psychosocial Support Services
through counselling at the crisis
centers
2. GBV Prevention through
community sensitization and
dialogues.
Community Entry
All stakeholders (political,
religious and traditional leaders
such as Chiefs, Government
officials and other NGO’s) are
involved in the project
implementation from the
beginning to the end.
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Intervention continues
LifeLine
trains youth
from the
community
to ensure
that
resources
remain in the
community
1.Psychosocial support services at the
crisis center
This is a one stop
multidisciplinary service place
for the victims.
4652 new rape victims were
assisted in 2013 with the
following services:
Counselling and emotional support Counselling in progress
HIV counselling and testing for the victims HIV TESTS
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Medical treatment
STI’s prophylaxis
Ovral 28 or morning after pill to prevent pregnancy
Pain killers
Sedatives and tranquilisers for upset and anxious
PEP for 28 days if HIV negative (AZT and 3TC)
- Full body count
- Kidney function test
- Liver function test
- Syphilis test
Tests are repeated at 6 weeks and 3 months
Assisted with legal processes
South African Police Service are
called to open a charge
The victims are educated about their
rights
The victims are prepared for court
Alternative shelter for the victim is
arranged
Care packs are given to the victims
2.GBV Prevention through community
sensitization and dialogues.
The trained volunteers are paid a
stipend to do prevention work
through community dialogues
During dialogue sessions community
members discuss the root causes of
GBV and are encouraged to come up
with possible solutions to reduce
GBV in their own communities.
Prevention cont….
They challenge twisted cultural
norms and discriminative
religious practices.
Community or group actions are
taken to reduce incidents of GBV.
Solutions are owned by the
communities
15 773 participated on
community dialogues in 2013.
Community members opposing GBV.
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Youth taking a stand again abuse GBV awareness activity in a schools
Youth Participation
ACHIEVEMENTS!!!
At the Crisis centre level:
Currently have 11 crisis centres in 5 district
municipalities. Victims are supported.
Each Crisis centre has two full time employed
counsellors.
On average 57 new rape cases are see per
month.
Has reduced HIV infection rate associated
with Rape through Post Exposure
Prophylactic
Achievements cont…
Improved PEP adherence- 0% sero-
conversion rate.
The two counsellors advocate for the
rights of the victims to correct
treatment
Access to shelters for victims of
domestic violence.
HIV and AIDS prevention and
support program
ACHIEVEMENTS!!!
At the community level:
Has empowered communities to change
societal norms or to take actions against
twisted cultural practices.
Has reduce the abduction (kidnapping
and raping) of women and girls between
the ages of 13- 25 in rural areas.
Involve indigenous groups as a “reference
group”
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Community supporting a raped women in
Court Community supporting rape victim in Court
Achievements cont……
Awareness raising played a critical role
in improving reporting within 72hrs.
Monthly radio slot to talk about Rape
and GBV
The program was a finalist in Women of
the year run by Shoprite Checkers on
Good neighbours against crime.
COMMUNITY IN ACTION
Community action.
ACHIEVEMENTS!!!
At a personal level:
Trainings and Workshops has increased levels
of knowledge, especially about their rights.
Has healed women who suffered severe GBV
through Solution Focused Approached.
Training has created job opportunities for
youth to be employed permanently by the state
or other LifeLine programs/ other NGO’s.
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Achievements cont…..
60% of the volunteers are currently
studying Social Work degree.
Opened opportunities for the
victims to gain support through E-
mail counseling:
www.chris@lifeonline.co.za
GUIDELINES FOR NGO’s
Have a good understanding of the law that protect
victims.
Have latest information on services available
Know the procedure for accessing the services
Good understanding of the legal processes and
explain them in a simple language
Give a pamphlet with important information for the
victim to remember; for an example:
How to take PEP and side effects
Next hospital visits
Important contact numbers
Case number if the case was opened.
GUIDELINES
NB: Fear and Low self-esteem
Reassure her that she has rights to be:
√ Treated with respect
√ Not to take responsibility for anyone’s bad
behavior
√ To be angry
√ To say NO
√ To make decisions
√ To protest against unfair treatment or criticism
√ To decide on a different course of action
LIFELINE TEAM
This program is proudly supported
by terre des hommes schweiz
Thank you!!!