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.
Challenging the constructions of masculinity
MenEngage Zimbabwe and partners host meeting to explore further steps to engage men in work on gender norms transformation.
Opening remarks by Minister Espérance Nyirasafari at high-level meeting on prevention of conflict and management of post-conflict effects on women
Read the speech delivered by Rwanda’s Minister of Gender and Family Promotion at MenEngage Africa’s high-level meeting in Kigali.
MenEngage Africa co-host high level meeting on engaging men and boys in prevention of conflict and managing post-conflict effects on women
Two-day meeting taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 24th-25th May.
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.
The Africa We Want: Youth Leadership to Strengthen Activism and Partnership on Gender Equality and Social Justice
Munashe Mtutsa of the Zimbabwe Friedrich Ebert Stiftung YLT Alumni describes his multi-layered experience of MenEngage’s Symposium.
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.
“Men are not our enemies! Our real enemies are the norms and values!”
Daniel Hailu, Member of the #ArifWond Community, shares his experiences of The II MenEngage Africa Symposium.
Masculinities and Human Rights in Africa
Speech delivered by Angelica Pino, Sonke’s Director of Programmes, at The II MenEngage Africa Symposium held in Maputo.
Day three of the 2nd MenEngage Africa Symposium
Today, MenEngage Africa and partners investigate gender-based violence and its impacts on the African landscape.
Day two of the 2nd MenEngage Africa Symposium
View information about MenEngage Africa’s two-day Policy Training Advocacy workshop.
African youth take a stand at the 2nd MenEngage Africa Symposium
Providing networking and partnership opportunities to strengthen youth participation and leadership in MenEngage Africa.
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.
MenEngage Africa and KEMEA host Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Consultation Meeting
Meeting to plan how to improve access to SRHR services with the recent US restrictions under the gag rule.
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.
Sonke and partners host the ‘Department of Happiness Affairs’ in Cape Town
On Friday 6 April 2018, Sonke Gender Justice, together with various civil society partners, will stage a creative activism event – “The Department of Happiness Affairs”, based on the principles of The Theatre of the Oppressed1. Refugees and asylum seekers – some of the most marginalised people in South Africa – often face discrimination, inefficiencies and major […]
Department of Home Affairs in breach of Supreme Court of Appeal order – again
In July 2012, the Department of Home Affairs closed the Cape Town Refugee Reception Office (CTRRO) for new asylum applications. The closure meant the CTRRO was no longer fully-functional and would operate only for those asylum-seekers who had lodged claims prior to the closure. Asylum-seekers who arrived after the closure had to apply at the remaining […]
Sign the petition to end child marriages in Tanzania
Tanzania has one of the highest child marriage prevalence rates in the world. On average 36% of the girls aged 20-24 were married before age 18 [Tanzania Demographic & Health Survey 2015/16]. Discriminatory Law of Marriage Act (1971) allows for boys to marry at 18 and girls at 14 and 15 of age. The Tanzania […]
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.
