Issue 2 Articles
Sonke participates in a number of landmark global conferences
In order for Sonke's work to have an increasing and ongoing effect, there needs to be a supportive national and global environment in which the importance of involving men and boys in gender equality work is recognised. To this end, Sonke takes an active role in international conferences and meetings, raising issues related to gender and HIV, and promoting the need to involve men and boys in gender work.
Community protests alleged child molester released on bail
"No Bail", "We Demand Justice", "There are no excuses for child abuse"
On Thursday, 19 February 2009, Sonke joined the Nyanga community in protesting against the court’s decision to release on bail a Nyanga drama teacher accused of sexually abusing and raping young members of a local drama club.
Sonke condemns politicians' sexist statements
Recent statements by politicians Julius Malema and Tokyo Sexwale undermine gender transformation in South Africa. Sonke has lodged complaints against these two high-profile individuals in the Equality Court.
PhotoVoice: the community through its children's eyes
Disposable cameras, lots of energy, and important new insights: Sonke’s PhotoVoice project opens communication channels in Nkandla and Mhlontlo.
Since 2006, Sonke has been working with learners in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal to help children convey their experiences, needs and aspirations and to mobilize adults - and especially men - to meet their needs.
In 2008, twenty learners from Mphathesitha High School in Nkandla in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal participated in the project. Each learner produced a photo-journal to talk about her or his experiences, hopes and dreams. One learner commented, "Before I enter the photovoice project I was not able to share ideas with others but now I can because in photovoice project we work in groups."
How effective is the One Man Can campaign?
This was the question that researchers set out to answer in early 2009. The research team contacted a random sample of men and women who had participated in One Man Can training in Limpopo, KZN and Eastern Cape. In total, they spoke to 181 people, who shared feedback on their attitudes and behaviours after the workshops.
