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Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but also a necessary foundation for sustainable peace and security. In conflict-affected regions around the world, women often bear the brunt of violence and displacement, yet they are frequently excluded from …
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“I express my deepest appreciation to the coordinators and sponsors of the gender, peace and security program allowing me to attend this prestigious event. I feel ‘empowered’ to continue with my community of practice applying the learnings to influence visible …
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Gat’Pany Wauy is a fellow of MATI 2024. He shared the state of conflict in his country, South Sudan and gained interest at localizing the lessons gained from the training to promote peace and social cohesion in his community. He …
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Sonke is currently implementing a project in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, particularly in Platfontein, to prevent Gender-based violence and femicide as well as the spread of HIV/Aids. Scaling up on Sonke’s interventions in South Africa, this three year project …
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Sonke joins the globe to mark the 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence, this year under the theme “Towards 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: UNITE to end violence against women and girls”. A …
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Donald Trump has been recruited for the second time by the American people to lead the American government for the next four years. Based on preceding experiences of a Trump led government and campaign speeches, there is a significant threat …
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Sonke Gender Justice is outraged to learn that a South African attorney Carel Benjamin Schoeman, who is charged with 26 counts of rape, exploitation of children, human trafficking and kidnapping among others, is still practicing law. Schoeman, who is accused of buying …
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Sonke is deeply saddened to learn of the brutal murder of Eastern Cape’s woman traditional leader mam’Nogcinile Mtirara, who was allegedly assassinated at Mqhekezweni Great Place in the Bityi administrative area, earlier this week. Mtirara was a relative of former …
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This booklet outlines activities that took place over the life of the project and highlights stories of change. We hope by sharing project approaches, insights, and stories of real change, we can contribute to knowledge, learning and inspiration for safer …
Religious and traditional leaders play a crucial role in strengthening the prevention of and response to gender-based violence, as such Sonke Gender Justice and the Bushbuckridge Civil Society Forum urge these fraternities to play an active role in curbing this …
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Sonke Gender Justice recently concluded a three-year project aimed at promoting gender equality in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Namibia. The Linking Policy and Implementation for Gender Equality project, funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) culminated in a close-out meeting in …
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Sonke Gender Justice extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands for its unwavering support of the Generation G (Gen G) programme. This support, provided under the Power of Voices Partnership subsidy framework, has been …
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Funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the ‘Linking policy and implementation for gender equality’ project is a 3-year project implemented in 3 countries in Africa, namely Malawi, Namibia, and Zimbabwe and each country is unique and different in terms of political, cultural, social …
MenEngage Africa and Sonke Gender Justice are saddened by the death of Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically fell victim to domestic violence. The athlete, who recently participated impressively at the 2024 Paris Olympics, succumbed to her injuries inflicted …
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Sonke Gender Justice and MenEngage Africa welcome the historic coming into force of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa. This is a landmark Protocol which is …
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Sonke Gender Justice partnered with Save the Children on the SIDA programme to strengthen the capacity of Civil Society Organisations, CSO’s on implementing Gender Transformative Approaches, GTA for children’s rights and parenting by 2026. The program which now runs from …
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Twenty-five fellows from West, Central, East and Southern Africa are now equipped with knowledge on International Instruments and Frameworks on Human Rights, the Women Peace and Security agenda, skills to identify and deconstruct the structural drivers of conflict as well …
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Alarming gender-based violence and femicide reported cases continue to be a scourge in South Africa, with women and girls bearing the brunt of the violent crimes. Recently, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for men across the country to take a stand …
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