By Bongiwe Dlamini

MBABANE:Sikhumbuzo Dlamini, the Acting Deputy Prime Minister(ADPM) has urged the Nation to safeguard digital spaces by educating communities and strengthening online safety measures for women and children, Government online platforms reported on Monday.

It has been reported that, the Acting DPM who doubles as Nkwene Member of Parliament(MP) made this call to action today at Royal Villas during the official launch of the sixteen(16) Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence(GBV).

“Let us acknowledge that as technology becomes embedded in daily life, it has opened new avenues for violence, including online abuse, cyberbullying, non-consensual sharing of intimate images, digital stalking, and harassment. The 16 Days of Activism remind us that 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. Together, we can end digital violence. Together, we can end all forms of abuse. Together, we can build a safer Eswatini for this generation and the next,” said the Acting ADPM.

On another note, the Acting DPM highlighted findings from the National Surveillance Survey on Violence, which reveal that traditional forms of abuse remain widespread.

George Wachira, the United Nations(UN) Resident Coordinator was present during the official launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence(GBV).