Mbuyiselo Botha speaks out against male domination of women in South Africa. Botha recognizes the importance of male activism against gender violence, stating, 'We simply believe that working in the context of men, talking to them together with organizations that push for women's rights, we can...
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New insights: ‘Femicide in South Africa' by prolific author Nechama Brodie throws a critical spotlight on gender-based violence (GBV). Read more Source:South African News | Online News | The South African Your daily Horoscope for 9 November 2020 ...
High levels of gender-based violence are also observed, notably rape, IPV, and child sexual abuse (CSA). One out of every 2 women killed in South Africa is killed by an intimate partner, resulting in the highest reported intimate femicide rate in the world: 8.8 per 100,000 women [3]....
Gender based violence is a common occurrence in our society, but it can be reduced. In order to promote gender equality, which in turn would reduce violence, it is important to start with schools and young children. Curriculum has historically been gendered, but like identity it is not fixed...
CALL FOR PAPERS: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SAARC NATIONS The Editorial Board of the South Asian Journal of Law, Policy, and Social Research (SAJLPSR), in cooperation with the Susan B. Anthony Center at the University of Rochester, invites submissions by research scholars, academics, and concerned...
. Despite the range of policies and interventions that have been promoted, questions have remained about the impact of these on gender-based violence, with various commentators highlighting South Africa's incomplete transition to democracy, particularly as regards the persisting indicators of gender ...
“Every 63 seconds a woman becomes a victim of gender-based violence in South Africa,” says director John Gutierrez, whose debut featureSons of the Seawas named Best South African Film at the Durban International Film Festival. “Before Andrea was murdered, she was hunted by Gerhard. She ...
Closer to home, Rwanda’s government has taken the lead on the gender equity agenda, with a strong emphasis on challenging gender-based violence and encouraging girls to attend school. Bright spots of progress reflect this government support: Rwanda was the first country in the world to have ...
In the following days he announced his new cabinet, in which women were appointed to half of the posts; this was the first gender-balanced cabinet in South African history. COVID-19 Cyril RamaphosaThe president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking in Pretoria, South Africa, July 22, ...