Chris Brown concert shines spotlight on violence against women in South Africa
Chris Brown's forthcoming concert in South Africa has led to renewed focus on the country's shocking levels of violence against
Chris Brown’s South Africa Concert Backlash By Women’s Rights Campaigners With Petition To Ban Him
South African campaigners for women’s rights have created a petition to ban Chris Brown from performing in the country in December. The BBC reports that Women for Change, an advocacy group in the country,
South African Women’s Advocacy Group Launches Petition to Block Chris Brown’s Concert
According to BBC, Women for Change, an advocacy group in the country, has created a petition to stop the performance and has already collected over 20,000 signatures. “When I saw the news that Chris Brown was coming to South Africa, I was shocked and deeply disappointed,” executive director Sabina Walter stated.
Petition Against Chris Brown’s Performance Highlights Concerns of Gender-based Violence/GBV in South Africa | VIDEO
The decision of the Department of Home Affairs to grant Brown a visa, despite his criminal record, has raised further concerns. According to South African law, prior convictions can typically result in visa denials, though exceptions can be made for “good cause,” approved by the Director General of the Department.
Chris Brown under fire after women’s rights group filed petition in South Africa
Chris Brown is under fire after women’s rights campaigners in South Africa started a petition against the singer for his upcoming concert.The BBC reported that Women for Change began
Petition against Chris Brown’s SA concert gets 20,000 signatures
Women for Change, an organisation that advocates for the rights of women and children in South Africa, has started a petition to stop the US artist from performing. It currently has over 20,000 signatures.
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Chris Brown's South Africa Concerts Facing Backlash, Petition for Him to Stop Performing Has Over 20,000 Signatures
BBC reports that the advocacy group Women for Change started the petition that currently has more than 20,000 signatures to prevent Brown from performing in a country with one of the highest rates of gender-based violence around the globe.
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