Marie Claire has done their part by selecting male celebrities to stand up against gender based violence, now the women of the industry have decided to show their support and put their foot down on women abuse.
A number of celebrities have taken to social media to share pictures of the abused versions of themselves. The pictures are accompanied by a simple caption that reads #MakeItStop, which aims to raise women abuse awareness and to make the violence stop.
In addition to the campaign, actress and TV personality, Thando Thabethe is hosting a netball challenge which is aimed at creating awareness against women abuse. Thando’s Women’s Day Netball Challenge is in its second year after a having successful launch in 2014.
The event was launched by Thando as she has had personal struggles with domestic violence and abuse which ended with her father taking his own life. (Read that story HERE.)
#MakeItStop is the social media initiative that’s a part of Thando Thabethe Women’s Day Netball Challenge which aims to strengthen the message behind the day’s events and agenda.
Check out more pics below:
Manaka Ranaka…
Khanya…
Ayanda Thabethe…
Denise Zimba…
Dineo Moeketsi…
