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In this report, AVAC, National Empowerment Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK), Sonke Gender Justice and Uganda Network of AIDS Service Organizations (UNASO) summarize the latest evidence on VMMC. After reviewing the evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of …
Protestors met outside the Wynberg Magistrate Courthouse on the 7th June, 2012 where the case of Ntsiki Tyatyeka, of Nyanga, was convened. Tyatyeka, who openly identified as a lesbian, disappeared on 6 September, 2010 and was last seen walking into …
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Sonke has joined UWC and UCT in a joint submission to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development on the Sexual Offences Act Amendment Bill. The Amendment Bill proposes appropriate penalties for particular sexual offences, following the findings …
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We would firstly like to commend the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development [“the Committee”] for facilitating written submissions on the proposed amendments The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences And Related Matters) Amendment Act Amendment Bill [“the Bill”]. We further …
The undersigned organisations welcome the news that on Wednesday the 25th, Clayson Monyela withdrew his tweet of last week that he prayed the perpetrators of the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl, would “find like-minded monsters in jail to give …
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The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) Men’s sector and its affiliate members are extremely horrified and shocked by the ever increasing inhumane and barbaric acts perpetrated by some males in South Africa, as evidenced by the gang rape of …
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By Emily Keehn In March 2012, Sonke launched a new publication, “Mapping the Legal Framework to Prevent Sexual Violence & HIV in South Africa’s Correctional Facilities.” Sexual violence and HIV and AIDS are key areas of concern for Sonke, as …
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Thohoyandou Victim Empowerment Programme In TVEP’s eleven-year history, the organisation has assisted over 12,000 survivors of violence through their 24/7 trauma centres in the Thulamela region of Limpopo province, South Africa. These trauma centres provide survivors of sexual and domestic …
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This article was first published on Women Under Siege’s website: www.womenundersiegeproject.org. Republished here with kind permission from the author. Let’s blame men. Many of us do – many women and even men blame men for the mass rape of women in war. …
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Sexual abuse and HIV plague detention facilities in South Africa. However, people in prison are already being punished by having their freedom taken away from them. They are not there to experience additional forms of punishment or harm. Sexual abuse …
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In 1988, a teacher, Kevin Jennings, at a private school in Massachusetts, started a group to support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) students and to connect supporters of inclusivity and broad sexual rights, whether straight, gay or other. …
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Sonke Gender Justice has been asked by the Swedish Embassy to convene a gathering of civil society organisations and actors involved in LGBTI issues in South Africa. This request forms part of the Embassy’s government to government deliberations on Human …
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Helen Zille’s suggestion that men who have unprotected sex with younger girls should be charged with culpable homicide was rightfully condemned as nonsensical, populist and just bad public health. Zille’s recent comments about teenage pregnancy generated less controversy but, in …
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In partnership with Brothers for Life, SABC Education is currently broadcasting a 26-part interactive talk show series dealing with the advancement of family health. Using the Brothers for Life messaging and positive approach, the show focuses on men’s health and …
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During a visit from one of our funding partners, Sweden’s RFSU, we learnt about the large range of activities, projects and resources that this fascinating donor is involved in. Sustainable Funding: Condoms & Sex Toys In order to ensure that …
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Silence in the audience… People are slowly entering the room, one after the other, choosing their seats carefully. Some of them look bored; some a little excited. All of them remain silent. The room is big! It promises something great: indicates …
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December 1, 2011 is an enormously significant date for all South Africans. On that day, World AIDS Day, the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) will launch the new and finalized 2012-2016 National Strategic Plan for HIV, STIs and TB, …
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