South Africa, Nov. 19 -- The movement has ignited a powerful online protest as profile pictures turn purple. In just days, more than one million people signed a petition for GBVF to be declared a national disaster.

The non-profit organisation advocates for the fight against gender based violence and femicide (GBVF) and has called for a national shutdown by citizens against GBVF to pressure the government to declare GBVF a national disaster.

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The G20 Summit hosted by South Africa takes place on 22 to 23 November, and sees global leaders coming together to discuss growth, economic development and investment.

What the movement is calling for:

Women for Change says the shutdown is aime...