Sonke Gender Justice Network works across Africa to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity to support men and boys to take action to:

• promote gender equality,
• prevent domestic and sexual violence, and
• reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS.

In this way the organisation contributes to the development of societies in which men, women, youth and children can enjoy equitable, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of just and democratic societies.

The One Man Can campaign is Sonke's flagship project.

Brothers for Life is a National Campaign targeting men over the age of 30. The initiative has been initiated by Johns Hopkins Health and Education in South Africa (JHHESA), Sonke Gender Justice (Sonke), South African National Aids Council (SANAC) and other key stakeholders. It is aimed at addressing the risks associated with having multiple and concurrent partnerships, men’s limited involvement in fatherhood, lack of knowledge of HIV status by many, low levels of testing and disclosure, and insufficient health seeking behaviours in general.

By using the media to highlight gender and HIV/AIDS issues, the Advocacy Project is strengthening citizen participation and government accountability.

PhotoVoice is a school-based project that trains learners to use photography and writing to chronicle their daily lives, provides a look at the community through its children’s eyes. 

Sonke has been running this project since 2006 in communities in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The project gives children a voice and provides an opportunity to inform adults and local leadership (for example, local government) about the needs and issues of children in the community.

The Equality Court as a Tool for Gender Transformation

“Sport Laughs in the Face of Discrimination” Township Street Soccer Tournaments Pave the Way for Reintegration

“Sometimes I  Don’t Feel Safe”: case study on Sonke's use of photovoice

Enlisting Men for Women's Equality: case study on One Man Can

One Man Can Challenge Xenophobia: Sonke's Use of Murals to Educate about Refugee Rights

"I Have Two Healthy Hands" A Group of Men in the Eastern Cape Overcame Gender Stereotypes and Cares for the Sick and Disadvantaged.

One Man Can Facebook page

One Man Can Video Clips showing Men taking action to prevent domestic violence, rape and HIV/AIDS.

One Man Can Posters

One Man Can Music - Ubuntu Bamadoda! Men Singing against Violence