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Violence against women is a leading cause of illness and death and occurs in the lives of one third of women globally. Prevalence of violence against women in South Africa is alarmingly high, with 32% of men reporting violence towards …
In this edition of AfricaGender Indaba, we speak with a man who has dedicated his life to fighting female genital mutilation in Kenya. We go to the streets of Johannesburg and ask ordinary South Africans if they believe that the …
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The International Men and Gender Equality Survey – Middle East and North Africa (IMAGES MENA) study includes quantitative and qualitative research with men and women aged 18 to 59 in Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, and Palestine. Local research partners are: (1) …
In this edition of AfricaGender Indaba, Khopotso Bodibe discusses how the justice system is often failing women and girls in cases of rape and abuse in South Africa. He discusses why it’s important to target men to effectively address Africa’s …
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Brothers for Life (B4L) is a multi-faceted campaign targeting men over the age of 30 years and younger men to impact on speci c areas of knowledge and practices in HIV prevention. With the largest community mobilisation component of any …
Namibian activist Tangeni John Ilovu takes over from previous co-ordinator James Itana.
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In this edition of AfricaGender Indaba, we hear how South Africans have been rudely awoken to the reality of the tragic onslaught of rape, violent attacks and gruesome murders of girls, women, boys and men. We also hear about why …
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An insider’s feminist view on Sonke Gender Justice – Can a “men’s organisation” become an inclusive organisation implementing the strategy of engaging men and boys for gender equality?
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Patrick Wisani’s sentencing to 20 years in prison is little consolation for the loss of the life of a young woman – and the protracted case has only served to highlight the failures of a system in protecting women against …
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Following the deaths of Karabo Mokoena and Nosipho Mandleleni, Sonke renews its demand for a comprehensive NSPGBV.
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Sonke continues its call on government to address causes of domestic and sexual violence.
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In this edition of AfricaGender Indaba, Khopotso Bodibe brings you an update on the case of academic and activist, Stella Nyanzi and speaks to a journalist who has just scooped an award for her work reporting on the menstrual health …
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In this edition of AfricaGender Indaba, we make a turn to Uganda, where in April, the government there detained a prominent feminist academic, Dr Stella Nyanzi, for criticising Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his wife, Janet. We explore how Rwanda …
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MenEngage Africa partners with Channel Africa to produce content for two radio programmes to engage men and boys across Africa.
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In this second edition of the week-day AfricaGender Indaba, Khopotso Bodibe tackles the pervasive problem of rape – a scourge that threatens many girls’ and women’s lives – and increasingly men’s and boys’ lives – as they are also at risk …
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AfricaGender Indaba is a weekly 40 (forty) minute and an hour long weekend gender-based programme produced and presented by Khopotso Bodibe, Communications Specialist for the MenEngage Africa Alliance, which is co-ordinated by Sonke Gender Justice. The programme engages men and …
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This is the extended, one-hour long weekend version of the first edition of AfricaGender Indaba, which was broadcast on the 25th of April 2017. In this edition, broadcast on Saturday, 29th of April 2017, we hear from MenEngage Africa, an …
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The MenCare+ programme in Rwanda reveals 40% less violence in men against their partners. The programme in Rwanda (known as Bandebereho, meaning ‘role model’ in Kinyarwanda) built the skills needed to have stronger, more equal and non-violent relationships among couples. …
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