empowered to do their jobs thoroughly, out of the glare of the media. Our courts let us down every so often. Thousands of women live in the same street and face their tormentors every day because they get released so soon after cases have been reported.
Everyday must be a day of activism against gender-based violence. I repeat; everyday must be a day of activism against gender-based violence. But, as women we can no longer depend on the state as an enforcer of our rights because we maybe need a new women's front to think and fight against the abuse of women.
We can no longer be expected to act normal in a very abnormal society and as we approach the festive season, I would like to call upon all fighters to be crusaders against the abuse of women everywhere they go. I thank you
Hon Deputy Speaker, before the end of today's debate, a woman will be a victim of gender-based violence. She will go to a police station, possibly one where there are no rape kits available. She might