This year marks the 33rd anniversary since South Africa adopted the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign which aims to raise awareness of the enduring and devastating impact that gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Legal experts say while much has been achieved through collective commitment and resilience, the campaign serves as a moment to reflect on the distance we still need to go toward building a safer South Africa for all. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Director at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Pro Bono and Human Rights Practice, Brigitta Mangale