Sonke calls for safer communities, equal opportunities and justice for all

South Africa marks Women’s month in August, a campaign whose objective is to recognise and celebrate contributions of women towards societal development and social change. This year the commemoration is under the theme “Celebrating 30 Years of Freedom Towards Women’s Development”, taking stock of progress made on socio-economic empowerment of women since the advent of democracy in the country. Lizhan Brown, RMEL coordinator says ‘’Gender equity goes beyond equality by recognizing and addressing historical injustices..