Sonke Report on One Man Can published in Gender & Development Journal
An article written by the Sonke team – Wessel van den Berg, Lynn Hendricks, Abigail Hatcher, Dean Peacock, Patrick Godana & Shari Dworkin – about the effect of participation in the One Man Can programme on parenting beliefs and practices in the Eastern Cape, has been published in the Gender and Development journal. One Man Can: […]
Sonke Delivers a Report on Government Action taken to involve Men and Boys to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls at the UN CSW
In March 2013, Sonke Gender Justice (Sonke) presented a report at the 57th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (the CSW) on progress made by the South African government against national and global commitments it has made to educate and engage men and boys to prevent violence against women and […]
UK Foreign Development Minister Justine Greening Highlights Sonke’s Work
In a speech at Amnesty UK, the UK’s Foreign Development Minister Justine Greening highlighted Sonke’s work with men and boys in support of gender equality. » Watch the speech / read the transcript » Video: Tackling violence against girls and women in South Africa
Traditional Courts Bill to be withdrawn
The Sunday Times reports that the ANC is planning to withdraw the controversial Traditional Courts Bill (TCB). Sonke and Civil Rights Groups have steadfastly opposed the TCB since its announcement, on the grounds that it would create an alternative justice system in which women’s rights and voices were systematically excluded. Sunday Times: Traditional Courts Bill […]
Sonke joins Call for Action at the 57th CSW by the International Campaign to Stop Rape in Conflict
Sonke has joined the call for action at the 57th CSW by the International Campaign to Stop Rape and Gender Violence in Conflict, of which Sonke is a member. Sonke and the campaign call for progressive agreed conclusions and express “alarm that a number of states are using the Commission to reverse hard‐won progress the global community […]
Men take up fight against woman and child abuse
An article in Vukani reports on Sonke’s work in collaboration with police and community leaders from Gugulethu, Nyanga, Kanana, Barcelona, KTC and New Crossroads to curb crime against women and young children in those areas. Read the article
Sonke rings the bell against gender-based violence on Women’s Day
Sonke joined representatives from across Cape Town and Johannesburg to Ring the Bell against gender-based violence on Women’s Day, 8 March 2013. Ring the Bell campaign – Bell Bajao! – is a global initiative that encourages individuals and organisations, both public and private, to take concrete action on violence against women.
Video on Sonke’s work towards the elimination of violence against women
The Huffington Post has an article by Lynne Featherstone, the UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Development, in which she writes about her experience of the UN CSW. The article includes a video about Sonke and other NGOs in South Africa working towards the elimination of violence against women. Check it out
Mbuyiselo Botha: What I learnt from my rapist brother
Writing in the Mail & Guardian’s Body Language column, Sonke’s Mbuyiselo Botha relates his experience of his brother’s act of rape and calls on men to support the Ring The Bell campaign against violence against women. Download the article
Gender activists take to the streets to Ring the Bell against Violence
Join Sonke in this global campaign to end violence against women! This International Women’s Day (8 March), in South Africa and across the world, thousands will Ring the Bell to stop violence against women. Ring the Bell campaign – Bell Bajao! – is a global initiative that encourages individuals and organisations, both public and private, […]
One Man Can brings hope into prisons
The Media Club South Africa website has published a feature article on Sonke’s One Man Can work in South African Prisons. “The One Man Can campaign has a mission – to change the culture in South Africa’s prisons by providing education, support and care, and changing the attitudes of warders and prisoners.” Read the article
Sonke’s Call for Stop Rape Campaign to be included in school curriculum
Sonke has called on the Department of Education to ensure that it includes The Stop Rape Campaign in the school curriculum. Mbuyiselo Botha elaborates. SAFM News: Sonke’s Call for Stop Rape Campaign to be Included in School Curriculum
Sonke Calls for R1-billion Fund on GBV at National Budget Speech
As Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivered his budget to Parliament yesterday, Sonke demonstrated outside the Parliamentary Buildings, demanding a R1-billion fund dedicated to ending gender-based violence. See photos of the demonstration
Sonke participates in 57th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
Each year the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women meets at UN headquarters in New York to review progress against commitments made in international agreements and national law to advance women’s rights. This year the 57th CSW focuses on the prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls. Sonke Gender Justice […]
Sonke’s Mbuyiselo Botha on Igagasi FM’s Viewpoint Talk Show
Acting Director for Gender, Health and Justice Research Unit from the University of Cape Town, Kelley Moult and Sonke’s Mbuyiselo Botha are featured on this programme, discussing South Africa’s increasing level of crimes against women and children. Sonke’s Mbuyiselo Botha on Igagasi FM’s Viewpoint Talk Show
Sonke on Igagasi FM News
The Sonke Gender Justice Network says inequalities and substance abuse is very much behind the drive of abuse of women and children. Sonke on Igagasi FM News
Sonke’s Dumisani Rebombo on CNBC Africa regarding his work as a gender activist
Sonke’s Dumisani Rebombo took part in a gang rape when he was only 15 years old and he would go on to spend much of his adult life as a gender activist trying to change the minds of other men and prevent rape. Sonke’s Dumisani Rebombo on CNBC Africa his work as a gender activist
Update on Sonke’s Complaint against Pastor ‘Mboro’ in 2011
Pastor Paseka Motsoeneg – also known as Pastor ‘Mboro’ – arrested by SAPS for alleged sexual assault of women and girls. The South African Human Rights Commission is following up on complaint against Pastor Mboro submitted by Sonke Gender Justice and People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) in June 2011. In mid June 2011 Sonke and […]
Zuma to Choose Concourt Judge from all-male list
City Press Voices reports that President Jacob Zuma has been presented with a list of four male judges from which to choose a new Constitutional Court judge. The article reports that female judges declined nomination for the process. Zuma to Choose Concourt Judge from All-Male List
Media Analysis of Gender-Based Violence and Rape in SA
South Africa’s media continues to analyse and investigate the scourge of rape and gender-based violence in the country. Here are three recent articles Sonke would like to recommend: » Creating a New Normal for SA’s Men » Violence Indicates a Country at War with Itself » Violence in the Villages: The Quiet Scourge of Rural Rape
Farewell to former Limpopo Provincial Men’s Sector Chairperson: A Tribute to our Dear Leader
Percy Malose Boroto: former Limpopo Provincial Men’s Sector Chairperson Comrade Boroto was a selfless, fearless, disciplined who believed men can also play a role in ending violence against women in South Africa. He would go against the grain in an effort to ensure that the problems in society are addressed adequately. His commitment to the […]
International Men’s Day 2012 hosted by Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in East London
Hundreds of men marched down East London’s Oxford Street in a public display of honouring of all men in the world. The march was organised by the City together with Eastern Cape Aids Council (ECAC), South African National Men’s Sector, and Brothers for Life and the provincial House of Traditional Leaders to mark International Men’s […]
Men’s Dialogue on Moral Regeneration: Socialisation of a Boy Child
The office of the Mayor at Msunduzi Municipality in partnership with Men for Change and Moral Regeneration office (National) held a Men’s Dialogue to try to address the social ills that are prevalent in our communities. The Men’s dialogue was held on the 1st of October 2012. This program attracted different stakeholders in order to […]
Eastern Cape men doing their part in HIV testing
A large number of men from villages around the Chris Hani District, especially in Cala in the Eastern Cape, know their HIV statuses following the province’s recent Men’s Sector HIV Counselling and Testing Campaign at the Cala Indoor Sports Centre. HIV Counselling and Testing at Cala Organisers say they decided to hold the campaign in […]
