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Evaluate to what extent the religious organisations institutions have supported communities affected by gender based violence
As an AI language model, I do not have personal opinions or feelings. However, I can provide some general information on the role of religious institutions in addressing gender-based violence in communities.
Religious institutions can play a vital role in addressing the issue of gender-based violence in communities. They can use their platforms to raise awareness about the issue, provide support services to victims, and advocate for policy changes that seek to address the problem. Many religious institutions have taken steps to support communities affected by gender-based violence by establishing counseling and support services, organizing training and awareness-raising seminars, and partnering with other stakeholders to address the problem. Some religious institutions have also taken measures to address gender-based violence within their own communities and have implemented protective policies and procedures.
However, religious institutions have also faced criticism for not doing enough to address the issue of gender-based violence and for perpetuating patriarchal norms that contribute to the problem. Some religious leaders have been accused of perpetrating sexual and gender-based violence themselves. There is a need to hold religious institutions accountable for their role in addressing gender-based violence and for ensuring that they do not perpetuate harmful gender norms and stereotypes.
Name and explain Two laws/legislation that protect citizens against gender-based violence in our country
There are several laws and legislation that protect citizens against gender-based violence in South Africa, but here are two major ones:
1. The Domestic Violence Act, 1998: This act provides protection and relief for victims of domestic violence, which includes physical, sexual, emotional or psychological abuse. It makes provision for the issuing of protection orders, which may prevent abusers from entering the victim's residence or place of work, from communicating with the victim or from committing further acts of violence against them. It provides for the police to effect an arrest without a warrant where domestic violence has taken place, and establishes a duty on relevant officials to provide emergency assistance to victims.
2. The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007: This act criminalizes a number of offenses that are related to sexual and gender-based violence, including , sexual assault, incest, and the intentional infection of another person with a sexually transmitted disease. It provides for the protection and support of witnesses and complainants, including the right to have evidence taken in private, and enables the provision of treatment, legal assistance and other forms of support for victims of sexual offences. It also establishes minimum sentences for sexual offenses, including life imprisonment for repeat offenders and those offenses involving the of a child.