Protest more than an anti-Zuma moment
“I think it’s an exciting moment,” says Sonke Gender Justice’s Dean Peacock of the state of gender activism in SA.
Taxi drivers to steer campaign to protect women commuters
Cape Talk’s Omogolo Taunyane reports on a new campaign which aims to make taxis safer for women.
Swaziland and HIV: Redrawing what it means to be a man
Hannah McNeish of Al Jazeera reports on how negative male stereotypes are worsening the spread of HIV in Swaziland.
Khwezi enjoyed it – the words that haunt Malema
EFF leader said Khwezi had a ‘nice time’ with the president, and was taken to the Equality Court in 2009.
‘I am Lilian Ngoyi’ Sonke’s Nonhlanhla Skosana on being inspired by the struggle activist
Nonhlanhla Skosana explains the need to educate men and boys on GBV in an article published by The Star.
Women share their inspiring life stories
Women’s Day special feature published in the Pretoria News shares the stories of some of South Africa’s most inspirational women.
Women’s Day: No let up in gender disparity
Sonke’s Dean Peacock comments in the Cape Times’ front page report on Women’s Day.
‘State has no plan to end abuse in families’
“There is no concrete plan from government on how to combat violence against women and children,” says Sonke’s Patrick Godana
‘It was the right time to protest about rape’
Sonke’s Bafana Khumalo comments on #RememberKhwezi protest
Advocating for a regional solution to ending gender-based violence in conflict
Sonke’s Itumeleng Komanyane leads campaign raising awareness of devastating effects of sexual violence as a weapon of war.
A safer ride home
Safe Ride is a new initiative to protect vulnerable women commuters in South Africa
Sonke Gender Justice and Lawyers for Human Rights call for non-violent municipal elections
Sonke Gender Justice and Lawyers for Human Rights call for non-violent municipal elections by urging parties to refrain from using inflammatory language.
For change to be sustainable we have to engage the youth
SAfAIDS, Sonke and the Swedish Embassy host numerous interventions to combat gender norms and curb the spread of HIV.
Rare discussion on relationship between donors and activists
Sonke’s IPN manager participates in a panel discussion organised by the Ford Foundation at the 21st International AIDS Conference.
8 key takeaways from the 21st International AIDS Conference 2016
Sonke attended the #AIDS2016 joining the call for increased focus on key populations. Here’s what you need to know.
Men and boys: The missing link to ending AIDS by 2030
MenEngage Africa addresses the need to educate and involve men and boys in curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Press Conference: Mind the Gap
Updates on the essential work currently being done to engage men and boys in their use of HIV services.
Presentation of the Asijiki Award for Courage & Initiative
The Asijiki Coalition recognises the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s outspoken public advocacy for sex workers’ rights.
Poster Presentation at AIDS2016
Ariane Nevin hosts a presentation on public litigation as an advocacy tool to mitigate HIV and TB in prisons.
Sex workers’ rights presentation at AIDS2016
Sonke’s workshop explores how the ‘Anti-Prostitution Pledge’ impacts sex work health programmes.
Sonke Gender Justice at 21st International AIDS Conference
Sonke is joining nearly 20,000 activists, researchers and policy makers in Durban to present advocacy work and participate in events.
MenEngage Africa at the 21st International AIDS Conference
MenEngage Africa is joining nearly 20,000 activists, researchers and policy makers in Durban to present advocacy work and participate in events.
Oscar Pistorius: where is gender and gender-based violence?
The Stop Gender Violence Campaign expresses concern over Judge Masipa’s position that Steenkamp’s murder was not related to GBV.
Phelokazi Mdoda rape case postponed
The accused has requested a new legal representative – citing concerns of incompetence – thus delaying the legal process.
