Duchess Meghan has spoken out on gender-based violence in South Africa - all the details
The Duchess of Sussex has been moved by the struggle of women and girls facing gender-based violence September 29, 2019 - 07:10 BST Emily Nash . The Duchess of Sussex has been by the struggle of women and girls facing gender-based violence The Duchess of Sussex has issued a rallying cry to young women activists to "keep at it" for the sake of future generations.
View this post on Instagram “Simi kunye kulesisimo” – ‘We stand together in this moment’ The Duchess of Sussex has tied a ribbon at the site where 19-year-old Cape Town student Uyinene Mrwetyana was murdered last month, to pay her respects and to show solidarity with those who have taken a stand against gender based violence and femicide. Over the last month in Capetown, protests erupted through the streets in outrage over GBV in South Africa.
Meghan told the women: "I was recently reminded that the first one up the mountain often gets knocked down the hardest, but makes way for everyone behind them. These brave women have been able to see how their struggle can pave the way for so many. For all young women organisers, activists and campaigners today, you must keep at it and know that you are working for this generation and the next, and also continuing the legacy of the generations of great women before you.
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