Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Archives

“We are experiencing limited and unequal access to safe spaces and shelter for those abused”

By Kouthar Sambo The Western Cape Department of Social Development has attributed the success of its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Femicide strategy to dedicated staff and strong collaboration with partner organisations. The European Union has found that the Western Cape is the only province so far to have achieved 100% and 98% respectively, in dedicating resources and facilities to achieving the goals of the strategy. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive […]

27 February 2025

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16 Days of Activism campaign kicks off with focus on ending Gender-Based Violence

By Vusuthando Percyvil Dube The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign commenced today, running through December 10, 2024, under the theme: “30 Years of Advancing Collective Action to End Violence Against Women and Children.” This year, the campaign emphasizes prevention, economic empowerment, gender equity, positive masculinity, and accountability to address the root causes of gender-based violence (GBV) and foster resilience within communities. The initiative, […]

25 November 2024

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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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“The law needs to be more hands-on and implement the law and policies that already exist to protect women”

By Kouthar Sambo With 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) kicking off across the globe, VOC News engaged with various individuals from different walks of life to share their perspectives and stories. Founder of the organization Delightful Divorce, which aims to help couples avoid getting divorced, mother and rape survivor, Faatin Bux, highlighted the shame she experienced that comes with being raped. "I befriended a young man 22 […]

28 November 2023

Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

“We are experiencing limited and unequal access to safe spaces and shelter for those abused”

16 Days of Activism campaign kicks off with focus on ending Gender-Based Violence

Calls mount for government to address factors that contribute to GBV

“The law needs to be more hands-on and implement the law and policies that already exist to protect women”

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