# Action Society says today’s International Day of Non-Violence rings hollow as rape and gender-based violence rates remain high. The organisation warns that a woman is raped every 12 minutes, while the justice system struggles with backlogs and inefficiency. Action Society spokesperson Juanita du Preez says without decisive action, the country cannot meaningfully honour a day dedicated to peace and non-violence:
Action Society says International Day of Non-Violence rings hollow as rape and GBV rates remain high [SOUND]
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