Africa-Press – Eswatini. Acting Deputy Prime Minister Sikhumbuzo Dlamini has called on the nation to intensify efforts to protect women and children in digital spaces.
Speaking at Royal Villas during the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, he urged communities to strengthen online safety measures and promote awareness across the country.
This year’s theme, “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Children,” highlights the growing urgency to address online abuse, cyberbullying, digital stalking, harassment, and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
The ADPM stressed the need to reinforce laws and enforcement systems so that perpetrators of digital violence are held accountable, while survivors receive the support, tools, and platforms they need to seek help without fear.
“Ending violence is not the task of government alone. It requires the collective determination of every liSwati, every family, every community, every institution, and every partner,” he said.
He also referenced findings from the National Surveillance Survey on Violence, which show that traditional forms of abuse remain widespread. Eswatini recorded 14,335 cases of violence in 2024, while 8,859 cases have already been reported between January and June 2025.
Collaborating partners—including the European Union in Eswatini, UNFPA Eswatini, SWAGAA, UNDP Eswatini, SOS Children’s Villages Eswatini and others—joined the launch, reinforcing the united effort to end violence in all its forms.
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