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South African fathers can now share four months parental leave with their partners, according to a new verdict by Johannesburg High Court. The matter was brought to court by a Polokwane couple, Werner and Ika van Wyk, Sonke Gender Justice …
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The Johannesburg High Court handed down a judgement that will now see South African fathers enjoy up to four months of parental leave and associated Unemployment Insurance Fund benefits in October 2023. The matter was brought to court by a Polokwane couple, Werner …
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Bafana Khumalo, Sonke’s Co-executive Director speaks to Power Fm Radio about South Africa’s landmark ruling on parental leave.
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Namuma Mulindi,Sonke’s Policy Development and Advocacy Specialist speaks to CapeTalk Radio about South Africa’s landmark ruling on parental leave.
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The Johannesburg High Court has handed down a judgement that will now see South African fathers enjoy up to four months of parental leave and associated Unemployment Insurance Fund benefits. The matter was brought to court by a Polokwane couple, Werner and Ika van …
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The Johannesburg High Court has handed down a judgement that will now see South African fathers enjoy up to four months of parental leave and associated Unemployment Insurance Fund benefits. The matter was brought to court by a Polokwane couple, Werner and Ika …
Men and Boys for Gender Equality (MBGE) calls on government to develop policies for granting parental leave.
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Amid plans to help fathers be more involved in parenting, a photo exhibition helps drive the message home.
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Sonke welcomes the acceptance of the Labour Laws Amendment Bill by the National Assembly on Tuesday 28 November 2017
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An update on the important work that Sonke’s advocacy team is undertaking.
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Getting parents more involved in childcare is good for a child’s health and prospects in life. It’s also good for women. South Africa needs to get with the programme writes Wessel van den Bergh.
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Sonke and Mosaic’s interest in the Bill stems from our objective to attain gender equality in parenting through the involvement of men as equal parenting partners and caregivers in the interest of creating equitable, healthy relationships for the benefit of …
What are the barriers that men experience in trying to be more involved in their children’s lives? Sonke’s Child Rights and Positive Parenting portfolio manager, Wessel van den Berg, addresses this question in this SAfm interview, which was conducted just ahead …
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Cheryllyn Dudley, an ACDP member of Parliament, has presented a Bill calling for paid paternity leave for new fathers.
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Calls for a new system that allows for more contribution from fathers during their child’s vital first 1000 days.
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Surprising statistics from the world’s first global fatherhood report.
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This report is an adaptation of the global State of the World’s Fathers Report, which was produced by MenCare, a global campaign to promote men and boys’ involvement as equitable, non-violent caregivers. With activities in more than 30 countries, MenCare …
Details of the SOWF Report launch event.
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