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South Africa’s media continues to analyse and investigate the scourge of rape and gender-based violence in the country. Here are three recent articles Sonke would like to recommend: » Creating a New Normal for SA’s Men » Violence Indicates a Country at …
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Sonke’s International Programmes and Network Unit, on behalf of MenEngage Africa, have launched a set of national policy reports across the Africa region examining policies, laws and plans in the areas of HIV and AIDS, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive …
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Sign and share the Avaaz petition to demand a National Commission of Inquiry and to provide ten billion Rand for an urgent fund to stop rape. Sign the petition
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In this short video clip, Sonke’s Gender-Based Violence Project Coordinator Itumeleng Komonyane comments on the Campaign to Stop Rape in Conflict at the African Union. » Watch the video
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Sonke’s partner, Shukumisa is celebrating Judge Pierre Rabie’s January 15th ruling against sections 15 and 16 of the Sexual Offences Act. The ruling opens a way for teenagers to access reproductive healthcare services without fear of arrest. » Read more …
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We’ve re-published our November 2010 Men’s Guide to the Sexual Offence Act. The 28-page guide introduces the 2007 Sexual Offences Act and offers practical information on how men can support survivors of sexual violence and take action to make their …
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The purpose of the consultative meeting sought to review and strengthen a regional agenda in order to scale up MenEngage work in the region; impact and sustainability of work with men in enhancing gender equality, focusing particularly on strengthening partnerships, …
“The South African-based Sonke Gender Justice and the Brazilian nonprofit Promundo asked more than 1,400 men and women around Goma, in Congo’s North Kivu province, about their attitudes on rape, gender, why they commit sexualized violence, and what the fallout …
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Sonke Gender Justice, the MenEngage Africa Network and the Women’s Health Research Unit of the University of Cape Town facilitated a groundbreaking ten day training course on Masculinities, Leadership and Gender Justice in Sub-Saharan Africa from 20-30 August 2012. The …
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My name is Sikhangele Mabulu. I was born in Centane at Theko Kona Village in Eastern Cape. I now live in Kraaifontein in Cape Town. I was begotten by Mxolisi Mabulu and Nokhusile Mabulu. My father died in 2009, he …
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Sonke Gender Justice notes with grave concern the assassination attempt on the life of Dr Denis Mukwege, a world-renowned obstetric surgeon who is founder and medical director of Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, where he and his staff have helped treat …
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The Detention Justice Forum, a civil society coalition that seeks to protect the human rights of those that are detained, calls for Macintosh Polela, spokesperson for the Hawks, to publically retract his statement made over Twitter on the news of …
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“Why Did Mrs X Die, Retold” is a short animated film telling the story of one unfortunate woman’s journey through pregnancy and childbirth. In doing so, the film paints an accurate picture of the dangers women are facing across the …
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Dealing with sexual abuse in prison CAPE TOWN, 5 October 2012 (PlusNews) – “Here is the mess,” the warder said when he shoved Michael Adams* into an overcrowded cell in Allandale Prison, near South Africa’s Cape Town, 10 years ago. …
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Published in The New Age – 3 Sept 2012 by Francis Hweshe Activist group Sonke Gender Justice has lashed out at “sugar daddies” amid attempts by a city school to contain learner pregnancies due to irresponsible sexual behaviour. Principal at …
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The figures of young boys dying at initiation schools are shocking. The death toll, as at July 11, was 42, in just three weeks. According to reports, this is nearly double last year’s figure of 26. Photo credit: The Guardian …
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On August 22, 2012, about fifty people – activists, researchers, Department of Correctional Services and Judicial Inspectorate of Correctional Services officials – gathered to celebrate the launch of a new training guide written in partnership by Sonke and Just Detention …
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Sexual violence is one of the most pressing issues plaguing South African prisons. In a 2007 survey by the Judicial Inspectorate of Correctional Services, about half of all inmates admitted that sexual abuse occurs either “sometimes,” “often” or “very often.” …
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