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Mabingwa “The Champions”, is a movie of change showing work done to promote gender equality, positive fatherhood and non-violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The movie was commissioned by the Congo Men’s Network, one of 17 alliances in the …
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We believe that true equality between men and women will not be reached until men and boys take on 50 percent of the caregiving and domestic work. Equal leave policies for both parents – policies that are well-paid and non-transferable – have …
Gender inequality is seen as the driver of two major public health epidemics in South Africa, HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence. The Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) program is a program for young men between 15 and 24 from …
Article written by Nosipho Mngoma for The Star tells of the discrepancies in childcare that perpetuate biased gender perceptions.
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Comme pour toute jeune fille, mon père a eu une grande influence dans ma vie. Avec ma mère, il m’a inculqué le sens de la responsabilité sociale, de la justice sociale et m’a donné la ferme conviction que chaque personne …
Raising relevant points regarding how an involved father improves both child development and maternal health.
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When Men Change tells the story of four men who changed the way they think about gender equality, sexual and reproductive health, and violence. In recent years, there has been increased interest in exploring how men can contribute to promoting …
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Patrick Godana is scheduled as a guest star on three different radio stations throughout this week, discussing GBV and fatherhood.
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This audio report was compiled by, and broadcast on, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) radio following the launch of the first ever State of the World’s Fathers Africa Report – an analysis of patterns of fatherhood in Africa – in June 2015. …
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Mbuyiselo Botha discusses the 2015 Status of the World’s Father Report on SAFM.
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Highlighting the pertinent points and insights outlined in the 2015 State of the World’s Fathers Report.
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Sonke’s Child Rights and Positive Parenting portfolio manager Wessel van den Berg discusses the State of the World’s Fathers Report.
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Mbuyiselo Botha will be discussing findings from the State of the World’s Fathers report on eNCA.
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This Sunday, the world marks Fathers Day. Statistics from the inaugural State of the World Fathers Report indicates that majority of African fathers are absent in their homes. Research however shows that fathers contribute to the well-being of their families …
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Photographs from the official unveiling of the 2015 State of the World’s Fathers Report.
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Article about absent fathers quotes research from study conducted by the Centre for Social Development, University of Johannesburg and Sonke.
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Sonke asks what South Africans think it means to be a father and their opinion on sharing parental responsibilities.
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“To prevent men from using violence in their households, violence against children needs to stop before they become adults.”
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