Sonke’s Itumeleng Komonyane at the African Union
In this short video clip, Sonke’s Gender-Based Violence Project Coordinator Itumeleng Komonyane comments on the Campaign to Stop Rape in Conflict at the African Union. » Watch the video
Sonke Statement on All-Male Constitutional Court Nominations
Sonke has released a press statement protesting the all-male nominations to the Constitutional Court and the Commission for Gender Equality’s slow response to the gender transformation in the judiciary. » Download the press release A Male-Dominated Constitutional Court Bench: When will Women be Equitably Represented on the Constitutional Court Bench? On 15 January 2013, the […]
Sonke and the Detention Justice Forum call for action in response to death of prisoners at Groenpunt and St Albans Prisons
The recent deaths of prisoners at Groenpunt and St Alban’s prisons raise serious concerns about the ability of the Department of Correctional Services to guarantee the safety of prisoners. The Groenpunt death is particularly worrying as officials are implicated in the death of the prisoner, after an assault witnessed by members of the press and […]
Sonke and DGRU raise concerns about Constitutional Court nominations and CGE inaction on lack of gender transformation
Sonke has raised its concern about the all-male nominations to the Constitutional Court and the Commission for Gender Equality’s inaction on gender transformation in the judiciary. Sonke’s Policy Advcocacy and Research Manager Cherith Sanger was quoted in the Sunday Independent, recommending that the Judicial Services Commission re-advertise the position for women only, a legal step […]
Successful court challenge to the Sexual Offences Act
Sonke’s partner, Shukumisa is celebrating Judge Pierre Rabie’s January 15th ruling against sections 15 and 16 of the Sexual Offences Act. The ruling opens a way for teenagers to access reproductive healthcare services without fear of arrest. » Read more at Shukumisa.org.za
Mbuyiselo Botha Interviewed on BBC News Radio
Sonke’s Mbuyiselo Botha was interviewed by BBC News Radio, giving his perspective on Sonke’s work with men and boys in South Africa. » Download the interview
How Men in South Africa Are Trying to Stop Violence Against Women
Sonke’s work to encourage young men to embody constructive masculinities in South Africa is insightfully covered by Kimberley Burge, writing in The Atlantic. » Read the article
Public weigh in on the Commission for Gender Equality
Today over forty people gathered in Cape Town for the launch of the preliminary report on the 100 Days Monitor of the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE). The report was published by the CGE Monitor, a collective of organisations concerned with the effectiveness of the CGE. The CGE Monitor seeks to support the CGE and, […]
Public Dialogue on the CGE “The first 100 days: Setting the Agenda”
The CGE Monitor would like to invite you to attend a Public Dialogue on the CGE on 13 December, “The first 100 days: Setting the Agenda.” The CGE Monitor working group is made up of women’s rights, gender equality and human rights organisations from across the country. All of the working group members are committed to the existence […]
Sonke speaks at UN HQ in Geneva on International Day to End Violence Against Women
Remarks made November 23rd on panel to celebrate International Day to End Violence Against Women by Dean Peacock, Executive Director at Sonke Gender Justice and Co-Chair of the MenEngage Alliance. Panel convened by WHO, UNFPA, Permanent Mission of Canada and OHCHR in partnership with Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Sonke Gender Justice and […]
One Man Can Provide Care: Small steps to success
A success story from the MenCare programme. Although many of the activities that will ultimately make up the MenCare programme are still in their infancy, one story from the MenCare Southern Africa programme has stood out for us as an inspiring example of what the programme can achieve. A recent focus group discussion for […]
Beware of Misinformation Campaign on the Traditional Courts Bill
On 29 November a report was compiled by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) titled “Controversial Traditional Courts Bill Withdrawn”, written by Dennis Cruywagen. The report erroneously states that “The controversial Traditional Courts Bill is to be withdrawn and will not be brought before Parliament any time soon. This was a unanimous decision taken […]
IMAGES report on men, masculinities and GBV in Eastern DRC reveals alarming attitudes about rape amongst many men
Sonke Gender Justice and Promundo-US have released the Preliminary Results from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) along with a Press Release about the study. » Download the preliminary results in English or French. » Download the press release in English or French. Sexual Violence is More Than Just a Weapon of War […]
Sonke speaks at OSCE in Vienna at launch of Men’s Leaders Network Against Violence
Sonke’s Director addresses male leaders within the OSCE, including the Secretary General, at a Permanent Council meeting and reception on 29 November to launch the creation of an OSCE men’s network on gender equality.
Sonke Article on mobilising men in post-conflict settings featured on Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Blog
An article by Sonke Director Dean Peacock has been featured on the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom’s 16 Days blog. The blog features one article every day in the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. This piece, on the inspiring work that MenEngage partners have done to mobilise men in […]
Mbuyiselo speaks at 16 Days of Activism Brunch
Publicity update published a report on a successful brunch in support of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children. Mbuyiselo Botha, Media and Government Liaison at Sonke, was a keynote speaker at the event. “Nhlanhla Mokoena, executive director at POWA, and Mbuyiselo Botha of Sonke Gender Justice were some of the […]
World AIDS Day and 16 Days of Activism at Malmesbury Prison
Sonke Gender Justice (Sonke) was invited to attend the Malmesbury prison World AIDS Day event on 27 November 2012. Sonke was represented by Sikhangele Mabulu, Wessel van den Berg, Mzamo Sidelo and Hanna Jansson. The event started at 10 am, as the programme director (an offender) welcomed all offenders, 130 in total, as well as […]
Sonke, UNFPA, SADC and UN Trust Fund host meeting with all Africa Regional Economic Commissions
The event seeks to strengthen partnership between UNFPA, Sonke, the RECs and partners organisations in order to support a scaling-up and widening in scope of gender equality programmes, strategies and models already known to be effective, particularly on engaging men, and to develop plans for integrating work with men into existing regional governance mechanisms.
Invitation to the Brothers For Life and Virgin Active Summer Wellness Campaign
Sonke Gender Justice (Sonke), Virgin Active (Soweto), Johns Hopkins Health and Education in South Africa (JHHESA), Brothers For Life hereby invite you to join the us at World Aids Day Commemoration on the 1st of December 2012 at the Virgin Active in Soweto (Maponya Mall). >> View the Invite
Sonke’s 2012 Calendar for 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
We have published our 2012 calendar for the international campaign of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. The campaign takes place every year from 25 November to 10 December (International Human Rights Day) Download the Sonke calendar here
Brothers for Life video against gender-based violence
This year for the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and children, Brothers for Life is shining the spotlight on the cycle of Gender Based Violence. Children learn through what they see their parents or the guardians do. Watch this video, share it on your Facebook profiles, twitter or email the link […]
Sonke walks for Sisters with Blisters
We had a very wet weekend in Joburg, so the Sisters with Blisters Walk was not as fun as other years – but we had members of staff walking the 4km walk. Thank you for organising this, Itumeleng! Also, we did get a great donation of R230,000 as part of the proceedings. In the picture […]
Invitation to celebration of Human Rights Day in Geneva
Sonke’s Geneva office joins the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) to Celebrate International Human Rights Day, mark the closure of the campaign 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence & pay tribute to Edith Ballantyne. Sonke will screen its documentary A Way to Justice and discuss Masculinity, Militarism and Peace. Join us! […]
Sonke’s Guide to the Sexual Offence Act
We’ve re-published our November 2010 Men’s Guide to the Sexual Offence Act. The 28-page guide introduces the 2007 Sexual Offences Act and offers practical information on how men can support survivors of sexual violence and take action to make their communities safer. Download the Guide to the Sexual Offence Act, Dec 2010
