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Sonke launches a new campaign aimed at improving the safety and dignity of female commuters.
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Sonke’s IPN unit manager joins development agencies and civil society groups for regional UN consultation on the Sustainable Development Goals.
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MenEngage Africa reaffirms its opposition to all forms of female genital mutilation.
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Sonke Gender Justice and the South African National Taxi Association Council’s Safe Ride campaign aims to prevent the sexual assault of women and girls in taxis and at taxi ranks in South Africa
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If a spouse, colleague, relative, friend or someone you know has experienced rape or a sexual offence, you may feel it’s easier to stay silent. You might be worried that you’re going to say the wrong thing. But there are …
Feminists around the world have mixed reactions to Bono’s “Women of the Year” award, presented to him by Glamour Magazine.
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Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a leading cause of illness and death among one-third of women globally. Prevalence of VAWG is alarmingly high. Large studies among South African men found that 32% used violence towards partners, and 28% …
Rape and physical abuse rates more than double those reported in national studies have been recorded in the township.
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The Vimba app connects survivors of rape with assisting organizations offering free shelter, legal assistance and counselling.
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Case launched by Sonke Gender Justice and Lawyers for Human Rights will be heard in the Western Cape High Court.
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A simple cellphone app could offer a much-needed lifeline to abused women in Diepsloot.
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Sonke Gender Justice (‘Sonke’) welcomes the opportunity to provide public comment on the draft Liquor Amendment Bill, 2016 (‘the Bill’) to the Department of Trade and Industry (‘the Department’). Sonke is a non-profit, human rights and social justice organisation that …
Rape and physical abuse rates more than double those reported in national studies have been recorded in Diepsloot.
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Worrying trends arise in the data from the CHANGE Trial in Diepsloot.
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Sonke’s newly launched campaign takes a multi-faceted approach to achieving an equitable and violence-free South Africa.
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Details of projects run by Sierra Leone-based MenEngage Africa partners to engage men and boys in curbing GBV.
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View a detailed schedule of events hosted and supported by Sonke.
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Wisani’s conviction shows concerted community action can expedite justice for survivors of violence.
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