Pollsmoor is no rehab
Faith Carter reports on the horrendous conditions suffered by inmates at Pollsmoor in the Constantiaberg Bulletin.
Show of support to back miners’ lawsuit
Kathleen Morrissey of The Star writes about Sonke and TAC’s protest in support of silicosis-stricken miners.
Discussions about upcoming silicosis case on ANN7 and community violence on the Umxholo Kumhlobo show
Catch these two informative interviews this evening and tomorrow afternoon.
Invitation to The Price of Gold – An Exhibition
Join us for this immersive multimedia experience showcasing the work of Photographer Thom Pierce
Call for papers for Postgraduate Conference on Masculinities, Violence and (Post-)Conflict
An invitation for papers and participants to contribute to a workshop and conference interrogating masculinities being held in Northern Ireland.
Fire in the Blood – Documentary screening at UCLA Center for World Health
Sonke’s Health and Human Rights Fellow Portia Karegeya is taking part in discussing this exposé of pharmaceutical companies’ controversial practices.
Silicosis certification hearing: 12th–23rd October 2015 activities
An outline of community activism events revolving around the upcoming silicosis class action lawsuit, happening this October.
Most households in SA are run by single moms
Newly released statistics indicating gender imbalances across SA may be skewed by less-than-reliable data gathering methods.
Recommendations on the security council open debate on Women, Peace and Security and the High Level Review of SCR 1325 (2000)
An open letter to the permanent representatives to the UN.
Unite Against Corruption issues demands
Business Day article by Karl Gernetzky and Penelope Mashego on Wednesday’s anti-corruption march in Pretoria and Cape Town.
‘My father is a role model’ – teaching kids to steer clear of crime
In this video, members of our MenCare team in Cape Town explain the link between positive parenting and preventing violence.
Sonke Gender Justice endorses the anti-corruption march scheduled for the 30th in Cape Town, Pretoria and other cities across the country
We call South Africa to support the march and to demand accountability and transparency from government, business and civil society.
Accelerating efforts to promote gender equality and women’s rights
Bafana Khumalo joins UN officials on a panel at international high-level summit.
Breakdown of the UN sustainable development goals
The New York Times has published a useful list of the UN’s development goals adopted by countries across the world.
Why Goal 5 matters
A comprehensive analysis of the nine-part strategy that makes up the fifth of the development goals set by the UN.
Sonke joins Civil Society at UNGA70 for Sustainable Development Goals summit
Bafana Khumalo attends the UN’s important multi-faceted summit, addressing a range of international developmental issues.
Positive discipline instead of corporal punishment
Informative article from the Westlander regarding Sonke and Save the Children’s work to positively influence teachers’ mindsets.
Flawed figures shackle victims of child rape
Kate Wilkinson unpacks the fallacious thinking behind arguments claiming that a child is raped every three minutes in SA.
The Pan African Ambassador of Positive Values Award 2015
Join us for this event in the spirit of uniting South Africans and migrant groups in celebration of Ubuntu.
More harm than good – the politics of child trafficking prevention in South Africa
Thea de Gruchy, Jo Vearey, Marlise Richter and Joel Quirk report on the growing controversy behind SA’s new visa requirements.
Report by Gender Commission handed to President Zuma
The presidency has received a report outlining gender biases within South Africa’s adjudicating bodies.
ANCYL branch chair gets R3 000 bail – cash he collected before arrest
Gabi Falanga reports on the outcome of Patrick Wisani’s bail hearing.
Final day of WMATI2015
Participants are given a chance to present their own proposals that they have developed over the last two weeks.
Evaluations of WMATI2015
Three more participants write about their experiences of the Women’s Health, Masculinities and Empowerment short course.
