Court orders Department of Justice and Correctional Services to move LGBTQI prisoner to single cell
National Prisons Specialist Ariane Nevin explains the case of inmate Tumelo Mapodile, currently incarcerated at Johannesburg Medium B Correctional Centre.
Sonke supports young survivor in first rape trial hearing
Sonke’s Community Action Teams in the Eastern Cape have mobilised at the Willowvale Magistrate’s Court in support of a young rape survivor
Sonke mourns the loss of our colleague Beaulah McCarthy
It is with much sadness that Sonke communicates the loss of our beloved colleague, Beaulah McCarthy.
#Silicosis Summary: Bongani Nkala & others v Harmony Gold & others
A summary of the ongoing class action against South Africa’s gold mining companies.
Mining companies can appeal TB ruling
Judgment may limit scale of claims in class action suit – Lutho Mtongana reports in The Sunday Times.
Partial victory in silicosis appeal case
Mining companies have been denied leave to appeal against the historic class action’s certification.
Young fathers show enthusiasm to be part of their children’s lives
Francesca Villette of IOL reports on the efficacy of the MenCare+ gender equality workshops.
The silicosis ruling and its far reaching implication on access to justice and the mining sector
Unpacking the ramifications of the ongoing silicosis lawsuit – written by Thabang Pooe for the Oxford Human Rights Hub Blog.
Combating Violence Against Women in South Africa
NewsDeeply reports on Sonke’s efforts to combat the strikingly widespread occurrence of gender-based violence in SA.
More than laws needed to change hateful attitudes
Outside of legislative channels, civil society is also combating homophobia in various ways – GroundUp reports.
Hopes and worries about hate crime legislation
Will new laws help curb the threat of violence against people because of their sexual orientation in South Africa?
Violence against women and children must stop now!
MenEngage Swaziland strongly calls for the passing of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence (SODV) Bill.
Diepsloot centre for violence and abuse receives Dis-Chem Random Act of Kindness
Dis-Chem Foundation supports work of Brown Lekekela – a Sonke community mobiliser – in supporting survivors of GBV and abuse.
Sonke and SAfAIDS visit districts implementing Changing the River’s Flow programme
Providing mentorship and support to the marginalised communities of Zimbabwe.
MenEngage publishes paper on youth perspectives on work with boys and men
A synthesis of discussions at the second MenEngage Global Symposium 2014.
Issues of faith
Consultative meeting aimed towards equipping journalists with skills to report on issues of comprehensive sexuality education and information for children.
Female activists gather in Cape Town for four-day reflection and writing retreat
Women from various backgrounds and practicing in different sectors of civil society met to reflect and share experiences and challenges.
Sonke RHR programme co-ordinator interviewed in Colombian newspaper ‘El Tiempo’
Sonke’s Refugee and Health Rights programme co-ordinator invited to take part in Colombia’s national day honouring survivors of sexual violence.
Justice for land rights activist, Sikhosiphi Rhadebe
Civil society writes open letter to South African President Jacob Zuma.
Congratulations to MenEngage Botswana’s Desmond Lungah for being selected for this year’s Yali Fellowship
Secretariat of ME Botswana selected to participate in 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.
Engaging youth in sports to prevent GBV, HIV/AIDS, child marriage and to promote SRHR in Kenya
The Kenya MenEngage Alliance taps into the transformative potential of sport to send a positive message to Kenya’s youth.
From soccer to succour
How the world’s richest are reaching out to Africa’s children – Yonela Mgwali reports on CNBC Africa.
How South Africa could become the first African country to decriminalise sex work
Cathi Albertyn writes in Newsweek on possible reformations to be made to the Sexual Offences Act.
Shifting male gender norms with religious leaders
Kenya MenEngage Alliance has collaborated with religious organisations to host a workshop to sensitise religious leaders on prevention of GBV.
