KNYSNA NEWS - The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign in the Greater Knysna area was officially started at St George's Anglican Church in Main Road, Knysna, on Monday 25 November.
The opening address at a ceremony held to launch the campaign was made by Father Rudi Laws, who said there was "a deep level of separation and a disconnect between people and God," and he hoped the campaign would be used by God "to bring healing ... (and) 16 days of new life, new beginnings, new hope".
The launch of the campaign was a partnership between the Knysna SAPS, the departments of Correctional Services and Social Development, the Community Police Forum and Knysna municipality.
Speakers included the commander of the Knysna Police Station, Colonel F de Wet, councillor Beauty Charlie, and Pastor Michael Smith, chairperson of the Knysna SAPS Spiritual Desk.
The Knysna SAPS Woman's Network Choir performed worship songs at the ceremony, attended by over 100 people, many representing different organisations.
After the ceremony doves were released outside the church.
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