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This Thursday marks the United Nations recognised International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and in an effort to raise awareness about his important issue, Earthlife Africa will be gathering at the Fountain, St. Georges Mall, Strand Street end in Cape Town, on Saturday, 27 November, between 10am and 1pm, to raise their concerns and spread awareness. 'Little known impacts of nuclear radiation on women and children, especially women that are pregnant, must be brought out into the open,' said Earthlife Africa Cape Town’s Gray Maguire. 'The ongoing threat to the unborn in our country is at a higher level than ever before, given plans to build multiple nuclear power stations across the country..

Day of solidarity: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Minute of Silence, 12 noon, at the Fountain, St. Georges Mall, Strand Street end, Saturday 27th November

This Thursday marks the United Nations recognised International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and in an effort to raise awareness about his important issue, Earthlife Africa will be gathering at the Fountain, St. Georges Mall, Strand Street end, on Saturday, 27th November, between 10am and 1pm, to raise their concerns and spread awareness.

“Little known impacts of nuclear radiation on women and children, especially women that are pregnant, must be brought out into the open, “said Earthlife Africa Cape Town’s Gray Maguire. “The ongoing threat to the unborn in our country is at a higher level than ever before, given plans to build multiple nuclear power stations across the country.”

The Government’s Draft Integrated Resource Plan 2010, a plan for South Africa’s electricity assessment for the next 20 years, is being fiercely resisted by many organisations, as not only was the plan drawn up by government and key business interests, but also excluded meaningful consultation and involvement by civil society and labour. It proposes at least 6 more nuclear power stations, each double the size of Koeberg.

“If there were no fears about the safety of people around a nuclear power station, then why will NECSA not release data relating to emissions from Koeberg? Also why have no health studies on surrounding populations ever been done?” said Janda McDonald, also of Earthlife Africa.
Members of the public are requested to join Earthlife Africa at the Fountain, St. Georges Mall, Strand Street end, on Saturday 27 November, at 12 noon, for a moment of silence in support of women victims of violence everywhere.

Issued by Earthlife Africa Cape Town
Photo op: 12 noon
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