# The National Shelter Movement of South Africa welcomes the appointment of Dina Pule as minister of Social Development and is calling for ethical leadership, stable governance and predictable funding for shelters. Spokesperson Greer Schoeman says women and children fleeing violence cannot afford disruptions to essential services. Representing more than 100 shelters nationwide, she says stronger partnerships between government and civil society are essential to support survivors of gender-based violence:
Shelter movement calls for ethical leadership at Social Development [SOUND]
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