Government is not serious about ending gender-based violence
Statement from Civil Society Organisations working on Gender Based Violence.
Sonke joins other human rights advocates in expressing support for Caster Semenya in appeal against discriminatory IAAF ruling
Sonke Gender Justice joins the South African government, the Foundation for Human Rights, the Commission for Gender Equality, the Women’s Sport Foundation and the many other South African and international organisations and individuals who advocate for human rights, in expressing support for Caster Semenya and Athletics South Africa (ASA), as they appeal the International Association […]
Sonke condemns Black First Land First (BLF) multiple threats and use of violence
This includes calls for racialised murder, threats against the IEC, and actual assault of a woman advocate in the Johannesburg High Court.
Another ANC member embroiled in a sexual harassment case
Emerging just at the tail end of the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children is the recent reports of alleged sexual harassment perpetrated by the national spokesperson of the ANC, Pule Mabe. This is a cause for concern. We have just come from a successful National Summit against Gender-Based Violence […]
Progress on parental leave for fathers and adoptive parents in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the final draft of the Labour Laws Amendment Bill that will initiate new parental leave provisions, and from which fathers and adoptive parents will qualify for ten days of paid leave. The new provisions will be in effect from January 2019. Ten days may not seem a lot for […]
Child rights in the spotlight at the Constitutional Court
Joint press release by respondents and interested parties in the case of YG v State
South African Constitutional Court considers constitutionality of the use of corporal punishment in the home
Joint press release by respondents and interested parties in the case of YG v the State.
To end gender-based violence we need to break the culture of silence
For far too long, impunity, silence, stigma and shame have fuelled gender-based violence to alarming levels.
Faith & Feminism: One Pathway to Gender Equality?
Sonke and partners host two-day seminar for academics, NGOs and faith leaders.
Sonke commends #TheTotalShutdown activists, NGOs and civil society movements for work to end GBV
While we must celebrate these victories, it is equally important as a civil society collective to take the work forward to ensure that commitments become tangible for everyone.
During Transport Month, Sonke calls on government to ensure safe public transport for women and children in SA
Safety on public transport is essential for men, women and children. However, unsafe conditions impact more on women and children.
Sonke and Lawyers for Human Rights welcome the Deputy Minister of Police’s statement on unintended consequences of public statements he made in July 2017
Sonke Gender Justice (Sonke) and Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) welcome the public statement issued by the Deputy Minister of Police, Mr Bongani Mkongi on 21 August 2018. In what is unprecedented in South Africa, there is acknowledgement, and regret expressed by a political leader that acknowledges the unintended consequences of public statements on migrant safety. Sonke […]
Five South African organizations receive funding to advance business journalism and market transparency
Funding is part of the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa Grants to Non-Governmental Organizations in Africa to Strengthen Community Media and Citizen Journalism.
Sonke condemns National Prosecuting Authority decision not to prosecute Mduduzi Manana for alleged assault
Sonke Gender Justice is disappointed by the NPA decision. Gender-based violence in South Africa is endemic and it is incumbent on institutions like the NPA to assist in eliminating GBV.
First State of SA’s Fathers Report highlights the importance of father involvement
Moving away from the deficit model of absent fatherhood, the report focuses on involvement of non-resident biological and social fathers in parenting and caregiving.
Sonke files new complaint against Mduduzi Manana with Parliamentary Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests
Following from the recent allegations of common assault against ANC Member of Parliament, Mduduzi Manana, Sonke Gender Justice has filed an additional complaint against Manana with the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests.
Statement from Congo Men’s Network following detainment of two staff members by Congolese authorities
COMEN staff and partners were detained by authorities in Nyanzale, North Kivu Province, DRC.
TAC & Sonke Gender Justice welcome historic settlement for mineworkers
TAC and Sonke welcome historic settlement in case of mining companies vs former mineworkers who contracted silicosis and/or TB in SA’s gold mines.
Department of Home Affair’s media statement regarding the Cape Town Refugee Reception Office (RRO) disingenuous
Sonke calls on the Department of Home Affairs to fully comply with the SCA court order.
TAC, Sonke & SECTION27 call for investigation into UNAIDS’s mishandling of sexual harassment allegations
Civil society is deeply concerned by the way UNAIDS, and its head Michel Sidibé, mishandled a recent case of alleged sexual harassment.
Statement by the MenEngage Zambia Alliance on International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, MenEngage Zambia Alliance reflects on how to redress the high prevalence of gender inequalities in Zambia.
MenEngage Africa calls upon its partners in civil society and government to prioritise promoting and protecting women’s rights
This Women’s Day, MenEngage Africa renews its call for a just and sustainable future for all.
Women and Water: a panel discussion and community dialogue
Sonke is holding a panel discussion and community dialogue to explore the relationship between gender and water in the context of Cape Town.
Sonke Gender Justice deeply disappointed by cabinet reshuffle which shows disregard for women’s rights in South Africa
Sonke is deeply disappointed by the cabinet reshuffle. On the evening of 26 February 2018, South Africa’s new President Cyril Ramaphosa undermined our confidence. “Placing former Social Development Minister and ANC Women’s League President, Bathabile Dlamini in the position of Women’s Minister, only further reveals the ANC’s disdain for women’s rights in this country,” says […]
