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Calls mount for government to address factors that contribute to GBV

There are growing calls for the government to address conditions that contribute to the increasing number of instances, especially as the nation prepares to commemorate 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children. A recent study conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) revealed that alcohol misuse and poor mental health are two of the many characteristics linked to men committing gender-based violence (GBV), Speaking on […]

21 November 2024

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Western Cape NPO’s facing severe funding cuts amidst rising GBV concerns

By Ragheema Mclean The Western Cape Department of Social Development recently informed non-profit organizations about an impending reduction of conditional grants from the national government by R642.2 million for the upcoming year. This announcement came just one day after the 16 days of activism campaign against gender-based violence ended on Sunday. Director at the Ihata Shelter Nuran Osman, highlighted on the VOC Breakfast show that numerous small nonprofit organizations heavily […]

15 December 2023

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Calls mount for government to address factors that contribute to GBV

Western Cape NPO’s facing severe funding cuts amidst rising GBV concerns

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