Women are not a homogenous group and the notion of gender equality cannot be reduced to power struggles between women and men, Catherine Albertyn, Constitution,
Gender violence
Posted inEquality, Gender violence
Conversations are the key to greater resilience and equality for women
Without good communication there will never be equality. Women’s voices must be heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored
Posted inGender violence
Women’s abuse: When the danger is digital
Legislation offers little protection against people who stalk and harass women online
Posted inGender violence
Women’s rights are human rights
We are a far way from realising our lofty ideals of gender equality, but we must keep working towards them
Posted inGender violence
The South African sex offenders register should be made public
Where is the the balance between citizens’ right to safety and the risk of mob rule?
Posted inGender violence
Homophobia steals and kills
It is inhumane and unAfrican. People must interrogate themselves and their reasons for being cruel to the gay community
Posted inGender violence
Enough talk; we want action on gender-based violence
Until the government and justice system start showing that there are real consequences, these crimes will not stop
Posted inGender violence
The fight for gender justice ought to be intersectional and globally co-ordinated
Working together, informed by an inclusive spirit, will help activists to better combat gender-based violence and achieve equality for all
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Why we don’t say ‘most’ men are trash
A rebuttal against the #MostMenAreTrash, #NotAllMen and basically any other alteration of the #MenAreTrash movement
Posted inGender violence, General
‘If it were up to me, alcohol would be banned for good’
Although only a small percentage of people abuse drink, they can wreak all sorts of havoc
Posted inGender violence
South Africa needs to be free from all gender-based violence
We have the ambitious plan to keep everyone safe regardless of their gender identity or expression — we just need implementation
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Women’s security is overlooked in the Anglophone conflict in Cameroon
The government has justified its military force as a measure to consolidate national unity and ensure safety, but at what cost to female citizens?