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Callas Foundation’s Commitment to Supporting GBV Survivors: A Year-Round Mission

By Rachel Mohamed Lynette Dixon, an advocate and representative of the Callas Foundation, has reaffirmed the organization’s dedication to addressing gender-based violence (GBV) beyond the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign. Speaking about the pervasive impact of GBV, Dixon emphasized the importance of consistent efforts to support survivors and raise awareness throughout the year. “GBV is not an issue confined to a particular timeframe; it is a social challenge we […]

today2 January 2025

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Hunna Foundation Mandela month projects aim to uplift women in Cape Town

by Quanita Kamaar Education is a fundamental right and a key objective of the Hunna Foundation, a non-profit company offering support and relief to women in the community. As part of its Muharram celebrations, the foundation will launch Hunna Connect, a network consisting of female professionals offering resources, opportunities, and support to women in need. The foundation will also host a winter drive on Mandela Day, collaborating with local schools […]

today17 July 2024

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Gender-Based Violence (GBV): How cultural beliefs and practices perpetuate violence against women and children

By Kouthar Sambo As 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) edges closer to an end, we peel the layers on how cultural beliefs and practices perpetuate violence against women and children. What do the numbers say? GBV is an ongoing social ill that continues to rear its ugly head in society. National Community Police Forum (CPF) Fransina Lukas said GBV on the Cape Flats has reached alarming proportions. […]

today7 December 2023

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Dlamini-Zuma urges men to lead in fighting GBV

Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has called on men to take the lead in fighting gender-based violence. Addressing the third African Union Men’s Conference in Pretoria, she says violence against women and girls must come to an end. The two-day gathering is attended by prominent men and women who want to combat the scourge of violence against women and girls in Africa. She says […]

today28 November 2023

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Numsa urges women to unite against Gender-based Violence

The National Union of Metalworkers’ Union of South Africa (Numsa) has urged women to unite against Gender-based Violence. The union’s second deputy president, Puleng Phaka says the current crop of women is facing a different struggle from those who fought against the oppressive pass laws. She was addressing Numsa members in Kimberley in the Northern Cape at a Women in Leadership meeting discussing ways to empower the working class and to organise […]

today22 August 2022

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Judge President Hlope supports establishment of priority courts to deal with GBV

Cape Judge President John Hlophe says he supports the call for the establishment of priority courts in prosecuting cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). He was speaking during a meeting with gender activists and ANC Women’s League members in Cape Town to mark the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign. Hlophe says he has taken steps over the past few years to allocate women judges […]

today27 November 2020

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Initiatives afoot to empower women as part of curbing GBV, femicide

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is engaging in numerous initiatives to economically empower women as part of its programme to rid the country if gender-based violence. South Africa begins 16 days of activism against gender-based violence and femicide and also marks the beginning of five days of mourning for the victims of GBV and femicide and those who lost their lives to COVID-19. Addressing a virtual dialogue on the […]

today26 November 2020

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Tough laws to fight gender-based violence to be implemented

South Africa could by the end of this year implement tough new laws to fight gender-based violence and femicide. Earlier this year, Cabinet approved the submission of three key Bills designed to fill the gaps that allow some perpetrators of these crimes to evade justice. The three Bills are, the Domestic Violence Amendment Bill, the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act Amendment Bill and the Criminal and […]

today6 November 2020

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Parliament to host public hearings on gender-based violence bills

Parliament will host public hearings this week into three bills relating to gender-based violence. The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services is processing the three bills, which parliament has described as crucial proposed legislation. The three bills are the Domestic Violence Amendment Bill, the Criminal Law Amendment Bill and the Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Bill. Parliament says it hopes these bills with change the landscape in terms of […]

today20 October 2020

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