Every Thursday we wear black as part of the global ‘Thursdays in Black’ campaign towardsa world without rape and violence. On Thursdays people around the world wear black as asymbol of strength and courage, representing our solidarity with victims and survivors ofviolence. The campaign recognises that violence takes many
By Gil Harper
Where are the good guys? To turn the tide on gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa it is key that men and women work together. In South Africa’s National Strategic Plan on GBVF signed into force by the President in May 2020, one of the six pillars focuses on prevention
By Gil Harper
Cookie Edwards is the Executive Director of the KZN Network on Violence against Women. Having worked in the field of women’s rights for more than 25 years, her spheres of expertise include domestic violence, sexual and reproductive health, link between HIV and gender-based violence and environmental design for women’s
By Gil Harper
Imagine a 14-year-old girl sending nude photos to her boyfriend on her cell phone. Or a 15-year-old boy sending his nude photos to a ‘girl’ he has met online. This can lead to a journey of sheer hell if these photos are circulated and may haunt them forever.
By Gil Harper
On 1-2 November 2022, 1 300 delegates participated in the much-awaited Presidential Summit on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide 2 in Gauteng, South Africa. The theme of the was ‘Accountability, Acceleration and Amplification Now!’
By Gil Harper
While there is much focus on the need to dismantle toxic masculinities in South Africa and develop alternative, positive and transformative masculinities, it is seldom that men speak out by deeply and humbly reflecting on their lived experience.
By Gil Harper
In short, the South African National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NSP on GBVF) is a social policy document aimed at eradicating GBVF. South Africa is currently one of the most unsafe
By Gil Harper
Boys will be boys. How often do we hear that uttered to explain away the dominant or bullying actions of boys on the playground? Or even in the boardroom. Sometimes this is said in exasperation or endearment, or at other times with resigned acceptance. Words matter. By using these
By Gil Harper
An innovative gender programme was launched in Gqeberha recently to explore positive gender identity under the hashtag #GoodGuy programme. A group of school learners from Hillside High School, David Livingston High School and Patterson High came together to explore what is means to be a good guy. The aim
By Gil Harper
A vibrant diverse board is at the helm of Asante Gender Action! Gender representation shows half the board is made up of women. “This is very much in line with the strategic direction of Asante which focuses on prevention, research and women’s empowerment. A huge part of prevention involves
By Gil Harper