The National Council Against Gender-Based Violence, which is driving the 365-day campaign to fight gender-based violence, will be launching the Vikela Mzansi campaign this month - Women's Month. The council is made up of a number of government departments, including the SA Police Service, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, the Department of Health, the National Prosecuting Authority, Department of Basic Education, the Department of Social Development and other departments, as well as civil society and private sector organisations. They will work together to fight the scourge of violence and abuse against women, children and people with disabilities. Among many other tasks, this will include ensuring that effective and efficient programmes are provided to all victims of gender- based violence, as well as promoting awareness and educational campaigns in our communities.