Overcrowding and inhumane conditions in Pollsmoor Remand Detention Facility
Sonke and Lawyers for Human Rights launch a semi-urgent court application in response to overcrowding and inhumane conditions in Pollsmoor.
Detainees go to court over conditions in Pollsmoor
Ground Up’s Barbara Maregele reports on the Detention Justice Forum’s fight to improve conditions for staff and detainees at Pollsmoor.
Pollsmoor detainees speak out about deplorable conditions
Eight current and former detainees launch complaints against the Department of Correctional Services.
Akukhuthazwe nabafana ukufhi baziphathe kahle
Imifundaze Izintombi ‘ukudala ukungalingani ngokobulili.
Community Mobilisation for Health, Human Rights and Gender Justice Highlights Package
Video interviews from a range of individual activists and civil society organisations questioning how community mobilisation contributes to social change.
Family turns other cheek to push for smacking ban
Mom and dad realised that corporal punishment did nothing to help their kids – Aron Hyman reports in the Sunday Times.
Open letter to AU Peace and Security Council Heads of State
A joint appeal from several humanitarian organisations asking the African Union to take action to stem the violence in Burundi.
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Sonke applauds the courageous Minister Dlamini’s open letter
Bathabile Dlamini, ANC Women’s League president, challenges male leaders in all spheres of society to dismantle patriarchy for everybody’s benefit.
Sonke welcomes conviction in David Olyn hate murder case
After nearly 20 months and over 35 court appearances, Christo Oncker has been found guilty of murdering David Olyn.
Zulu King refuses to apologise to African non-nationals
Mlungisi Khumalo of SABC News reports on King Goodwill Zwelithini’s refusal to acknowledge responsibility for his harmful comments.
Mining industry to reform its worker compensation system
Two-day workshop marks the beginning of policy reforms that will make it easier for eligible miners to claim compensation.
Advancing partners and communities: Family planning conference in Indonesia
Fourth annual conference addresses the need to encourage men to become more engaged in the process of family planning.
Church fights for right to spank children
South African Human Rights Commission drafts an amendment to the Children’s Act prohibiting corporal punishment in the home.
Two escaped justice say activists as David Olyn’s murderer found guilty
Activists express disappointment with the fact that of the eleven people present at Olyne’s murder, only one was prosecuted.
Human Rights Commission recommends banning corporal punishment in the home
Findings from the HRC confirm the negative impacts of using violent means to discipline children.
We need more money and a comprehensive plan to end GBV says special rapporteur
Dubravka Šimonović, the UN’s Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women, has outlined an urgent need to address GBV.
How Pollsmoor can kill you
Interdict by NGOs demands actions be taken to improve conditions for inmates – Ruth Hopkins reports in the Mail & Guardian.
Movements demand safety for all
Phiri Cawe of Vukani reports on the growth of movements demanding a comprehensive national strategy to combat GBV.
No violence is possible
Jacques Baartman’s article in the Plainsman on the need to revive Mandela’s peaceful ideals to uphold South Africa’s constitutional values.
Season’s Greetings from Sonke Gender Justice
Well-wishes from all the staff at Sonke.
Sport in the equation to challenge GBV
Ambitious soccer tournament started by MenEngage Botswana aims to address and raise awareness of gender-based violence.
How to get to zero AIDS deaths: Bring in the men
How the culture of masculinity can make societies more vulnerable to the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Men the next focus of HIV/AIDS prevention
Report from Reuters on how stigmas and laws in most African countries put more people at risk of contracting HIV.
