SANAC and Brothers for Life Dialogue on Prevention of GBV Attended by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe

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Published on Friday, 19 April 2013 10:52

The SANAC men’s sector is preparing a programme to mobilise a million men in South Africa to be actively involved in programmes aimed at stopping the spread of gender based violence, following the men’s dialogue in which 200 men participated, convened by Deputy President Motlanthe to address the spread of gender based violence in South Africa. The dialogue was attended by a cross section of men including the Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister in the Presidency, Collins Chabane and Deputy Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities.

» Declaration by the Men of South Africa on the elimination of violence against women and children

» Government, Civil Society in Joint Effort to Fight Rape

» Home must be a safe place

» Motlanthe Urges Better Family LIfe

Sonke Submits Comments on the Commission on Gender Equality Amendment Bill

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Published on Tuesday, 16 April 2013 15:14

As part of its work within the Commission for Gender Equality Monitor, Sonke has joined a collective of civil society organisations to submit comments to the National Assembly on the Commission on Gender Equality Amendment Bill.

» Download the Submission on the CGE Act Amendment Bill

» Download the CGE Monitor Concept Note

» Download the Commission for Gender Equality Act of 1996

» Download the Commission for Gender Equality Act Amendment Bill of 2012

Brothers 4 Life Supports MMC and Fatherhood Event in Zola Emndeni

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Published on Thursday, 04 April 2013 11:27

Brown Bottle Entertainment (BBE) embarked on a massive door-to-door campaign targeting the Zola Emndeni area on 1 April 2013. This activity was supported by Brothers For Life, with more than 60 men participating. The men gathered at Zola Clinic at 10am then moved around the community to promote Male Medical Circumcision and the Fatherhood dialogue, which is scheduled for 6 April 2013.

Sonke Delivers a Report on Government Action taken to involve Men and Boys to Prevent VAWG at the UN CSW

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Published on Tuesday, 26 March 2013 15:10

In March 2013, Sonke Gender Justice Network (Sonke) presented a report at the 57th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (the CSW) on progress made by the South African government against national and global commitments it has made to educate and engage men and boys to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG) during the period 2010 to 2012. The priority theme of the 57th session was the ‘elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls’.

Sonke Joins Call for Action at the 57th CSW by the International Campaign to Stop Rape in Conflict

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Published on Monday, 18 March 2013 12:23

Sonke has joined the call for action at the 57^th CSW by the International Campaign to Stop Rape and Gender Violence in Conflict, of which Sonke is a member. Sonke and the campaign call for progressive agreed conclusions and express “alarm that a number of states are using the Commission to reverse hard‐won progress the global community has made in the past couple of decades to eliminate violence against women.”

» Sonke ED Dean Peacock at the UN: One Million Men, One Million Promises

» Download the press release

Sonke's Participation at 57th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, NYC March 4-14th

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Published on Wednesday, 27 February 2013 18:15

Each year the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women meets at UN headquarters in New York to review progress against commitments made in international agreements and national law to advance women’s rights. This year the 57th CSW focuses on the prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls. Sonke Gender Justice will participate at the CSW in a number of different roles.

Update on Sonke's Complaint against Pastor 'Mboro' in 2011

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Published on Tuesday, 26 February 2013 15:21

Pastor Paseka Motsoeneg – also known as Pastor ‘Mboro’ - arrested by SAPS for alleged sexual assault of women and girls. The South African Human Rights Commission is following up on complaint against Pastor Mboro submitted by Sonke Gender Justice and People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) in June 2011.

Sonke and MenEngage Launch Africa Policy Report Series

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Published on Thursday, 21 February 2013 14:27

Sonke's International Programmes and Network Unit, on behalf of MenEngage Africa, have launched a set of national policy reports across the Africa region examining policies, laws and plans in the areas of HIV and AIDS, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights, parenting and LGBTI issues.

The first two reports - on Zambia and Uganda - were released this week. Check them out here.

First National Bank Supports Sonke's Work in Prisons

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Published on Monday, 18 February 2013 15:58

Under the banner and guidance of Sonke Gender Justice, the FNB Fund has supported the Prisons project in the Western Cape for over two years. Correctional officers are trained as peer educators to act as leaders within the prison community, providing support, education and an example of healthy living to their counterparts.

» Read the full article

Sonke Calls on Men to Join One Billion Rising Campaign to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls

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Published on Tuesday, 12 February 2013 11:21

On February 14, Sonke took part in the ONE BILLION RISING, the largest day of action in the history of V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. Sonke Gender Justice and partners hosted events around the Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg and in Table Mountain and Cape Town CBD. The Cape Town morning event was attended by the Honourable Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini and the Honourable Minister of the Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities Lulama Xingwana.

» Read the keynote speech by the DSD Minister Ms Bathabile Dlamini