Welcome

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.


Current Projects

Red Card Against Child Sexual Exploitation

The Red Card Project is a joint campaign by Sonke Gender Justice Network and Grassroot Soccer to prevent child sexual exploitation in Southern Africa during and after the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This project is funded mainly by the Oak Foundation.

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Brothers for Life

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.

 

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Advocacy and Activism

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

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Highlights

Comprehensive Information Pack on Men, Gender Equality and Health Equity authored by Alan Greig and edited by Mark Weston and Dean Peacock (2010)
Full publication

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Sonke and partners are aiming to get 1 million pledge signatures for the Unite As One campaign. Pledge now by SMS'ing "unite" and your name and surname to 32759.

 

Sonke Director Dean Peacock has presented to the 17th International AIDS Conference in Vienna on male involvement in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV.
> Download the presentation
> Download the workshop description
> Download the workshop agenda

 

Sonke has joined civil socity organisations and individuals from around South Africa condemning xenophobia.
> join us by signing the Unite As One pledge
> read the civil society memo to the SAPS