Men’s Seminar, Move Health Walk and Launch of the 16 Days of Activism on No Violence Against Women and Children 

24 November 2005

The Department of Health and Social Development in Limpopo Would like to invite the media to the two day men’s seminar, Move for Health Walk and Launch of the 16 days of Activism on No Violence against Women and Children.

The Men’s seminar which is starting today the 24th of November is focusing on improving men’s health as it has been noticed that very little attention is given to them. The objective of the seminar is to:

1. Sensitize men in issues related to Reproductive health
2. Identify the needs of men in Reproductive Health.
3. Create an environment to meet men’s needs.
4. Create awareness in violence against women and children.

The 25th of November to the 10th December has been declared sixteen days of activism against violence on women and children. The department of Health and Social Development has planned the men’s seminar and this will be followed by the sixteen days of activism and Move for Health Walk tomorrow the 25th of November.

On Move for Health Walk the delegation will be lead by the Minister for Health Manto Tshabalala-Msimang and the MEC Mr.Seaparo Sekoati starting at 8H30 from the e provincial main Gate walking to Polokoane International Airport.

The event has been organized to take place as follows:

Date: 24-25 November 2005
Time: 8h30 Move For Health Walk, 10:00 am Formal Programme
Venue: Polokoane International Airport

For more information contact: Phuthi Seloba 082 8070 796 / 015 293 6053