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Posted inEquality, Gender violence

The different dimensions of gender equality

by Sarah Setlaelo 20 September 20215 October 2021

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,

Posted inEquality, Gender violence

Conversations are the key to greater resilience and equality for women

by Sarah Rice 30 August 20215 October 2021

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

by Robyn Porteous 25 August 20215 October 2021

Legislation offers little protection against people who stalk and harass women online

Posted inGender violence

Women’s rights are human rights

by Shalate Davhana and Malesela Maubane 19 August 20215 October 2021

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

by Sumeya Gasa 6 July 20217 July 2021

Where is the the balance between citizens’ right to safety and the risk of mob rule?

Posted inGender violence

Homophobia steals and kills

by Paballo Chauke 28 June 202121 September 2021

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

by Boitumelo Thage 7 May 20215 May 2021

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

by Sumeya Gasa 28 April 202128 April 2021

Working together, informed by an inclusive spirit, will help activists to better combat gender-based violence and achieve equality for all

Posted inGender violence

Why we don’t say ‘most’ men are trash

by Neo Khambule 4 April 20215 April 2021

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’

by Charmain Naidoo 4 February 20214 February 2021

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

by Professional Association for Transgender Health South Africa 8 December 20208 December 2020

We have the ambitious plan to keep everyone safe regardless of their gender identity or expression — we just need implementation

Posted inGender violence

Women’s security is overlooked in the Anglophone conflict in Cameroon

by Corinne Aurelie Moussi 3 November 20203 November 2020

The government has justified its military force as a measure to consolidate national unity and ensure safety, but at what cost to female citizens?

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