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Sonke Gender Justice deeply disappointed by cabinet reshuffle which shows disregard for women’s rights in South Af…

27 Feb 18 / Sonke is deeply disappointed by the cabinet reshuffle. On the evening of 26 February 2018, South …

Applications open for groundbreaking UCLA Law-Sonke Health & Human Rights Fellowship

30 Jan 18 / Apply to receive a full-tuition grant to enroll in the UCLA’s LL.M program as a UCLA …

Civil society organisations disappointed by failure of Ministry of Police to respond to SAHRC regarding xenophobic state…

7 Dec 17 / We call on the Ministry of Police to respond to the SAHRC’s letter with urgency, and …

Sonke releases 10 year anniversary video and latest Annual Report on heels of important human rights achievements

5 Dec 17 / Celebrating a decade of working to advance gender justice in South Africa and the region.

Sonke Gender Justice welcomes UNAIDS World AIDS Day report on the urgent need to reach men and boys with HIV services

1 Dec 17 / Sonke calls on governments around the world and especially in Southern and Eastern Africa, to act …

Sonke welcomes passing of Labour Laws Amendment Bill as landmark achievement for all parents in South Africa

29 Nov 17 / Sonke welcomes the acceptance of the Labour Laws Amendment Bill by the National Assembly on Tuesday …

Sonke reiterates call for Mduduzi Manana’s removal from parliament

15 Nov 17 / Sonke notes with grave concern that Mr Manana continues to serve as a member of parliament. …

Sonke stands by the women who accused Danny Jordaan of rape and call for him to be held accountable

3 Nov 17 / Sonke calls for Jordaan to be suspended from the ANC and as SAFA president with immediate …

Victory for child rights and violence prevention in South Africa as defence of reasonable chastisement ruled out of line…

20 Oct 17 / The South Gauteng High Court has ruled that parents charged with hitting their children will no …

Sonke calls for apology and retraction from King Goodwill Zwelithini regarding recent comments on corporal punishment

4 Oct 17 / Calling for a renewed commitment from the Department of Basic Education to implement the National Protocol …

“We must have zero tolerance for all forms of violence”

3 Oct 17 / Outlining the necessity of the Five Days of Violence Prevention Conference.

Sonke calls for apology and retraction from Adv Mpumlwana for his defence of Grace Mugabe’s use of violence

28 Aug 17 / Sonke argues against Advocate Loyiso Mpumlwana’s suggestion that African culture allows for beatings.

Sonke condemns KFC assault and calls for the challenges of racism, violence and toxic masculinities to be addressed

7 Aug 17 / In the aftermath of the violent incident at Spur this year, we are once more confronted …

Sonke calls for immediate suspension of Deputy Minister Manana following incident of gender-based violence

7 Aug 17 / It is an affront to South Africa that one of the very individuals elected to be …

Civil society organisations recognise government’s efforts in reducing overcrowding in Pollsmoor Remand

31 Jul 17 / Civil society organisations recognise government’s efforts in reducing overcrowding in Pollsmoor Remand Detention Facility from 252% to …

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