Abused man killed with boiling oil
Sibongile Mashaba of The Sowetan reports on the death of Nkosiyethu Joe Fumba, who was killed by his abusive wife.
Engaging Boys and Young Men in Gender Equality at CSW60
Sonke and MenEngage Africa participate in CSW60 workshop aimed at creating awareness and reaching recommendations on transforming notions of masculinity.
Sonke’s Co-Founder speaks at CSW60 today
Dean Peacock presents on strengthening the United Nation’s capacity to implement Security Council Resolution 1325.
Sonke and MenEngage Africa take part in CSW60
Sonke and MEA participate in the 60th Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters, New York City.
A tale of two teen murders
Discrepancies in the murder cases of Franziska Blöchliger and Sinoxolo Mafevuka reveal stark imbalances in SA’s justice system.
Manager of MenEngage Africa alliance attends African Women in Leadership Network forum
Itumeleng Komanyane will be in Nairobi to participate in a forum of female leaders creating initiatives for development.
Health Department to release sex work plan on Friday
Information secured by GroundUp indicates that the new plan is unlikely to include provisions to decriminalise the trade.
Zuma undermining SA women – rights group
Genevieve Quintal of News24 reports on President Jacob Zuma’s misinformed comments about harassment of women.
The Asijiki Decrim Coalition commemorates the 15th International Sex Workers Rights Day
A call for reforms to laws on sex work, justice for victims of abuse, and an end to stigma.
Stand up for what’s right
Editorial appearing in The Star praises efforts by Sonke and other NGOs in holding perpetrators like Patrick Wisani accountable.
One consultation isn’t nearly enough
Press release issued by the Working Group on Positive Discipline and Equal Education Law Centre.
Why are we here?
An informative leaflet outlining the need for civil society’s continued involvement in the case of Patrick Wisani.
Open letter to the ANC Women’s League on case of former Youth League leader, Patrick Wisani, who sjambokked girlfriend to death
Important questions posed to the ANCWL in light of their outspoken commitment to mobilise women against all forms of abuse.
Corruption in firearms industry makes us all a target
Reports of fraudulent gun licences indicate the ease with which illegal firearms can be ‘legally’ acquired and owned.
MenEngage Africa network Secretariat meets to evaluate recent work – Day 2
MenEngage Africa’s Secretariat Strategic Planning meeting moves into its second and final day.
MenEngage Africa network Secretariat meets to evaluate recent work
Members of the MenEngage alliance meet to discuss successes and pitfalls, and craft an action plan for the following months.
MenEngage in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Auðunn Atlason, the ambassador of Iceland, shares examples of his country’s progressive stance on gender equality.
If your partner owns a gun, you could be the next target
Sonke, Gun Free South Africa and the Institute for Security Studies launch a joint campaign to eradicate intimate femicide.
Protect our children
Opinion piece published in the Cape Times lauding the SAHRC’s recommendation to outlaw corporal punishment in all contexts.
SA urged to be ‘more vocal on rape as a weapon of war in Burundi’
The NSP on GBV Campaign has called on SA leadership to strongly advocate peace and justice for vulnerable Burundians.
AU chair appoints team to negotiate with Burundi factions
Sonke and MEA welcome the news of a delegation of African leaders assembled to negotiate for peace in Burundi.
NSP GBV Campaign condemns rape as a weapon of war and calls for peace in Burundi
South African civil society organisations call for AU and UN leadership to provide protection to Burundi’s most vulnerable citizens.
Number of FGM victims found to be 70 million higher than thought
Jessica Elgot of The Guardian reports on shocking new statistics which reveal the global extent of female genital mutilation.
MenEngage Africa calls for speedy intervention and resolution of Burundi crisis
MEA expresses deep disappointment with the African Union’s failure to meet its commitment to deploy 5000 peace-keeping troops in Burundi.
