Street soccer fesival to end xenophobia
Sonke Gender Justice in partnership with Hope World Wide, Western Cape Street Soccer League and Grassroots Soccer is hosting a "Street Soccer Festival to End Xenophobia" on Saturday, 5 July 2008.

 

As civil society organisations working on human rights for all people living in South Africa we have all been distressed by the recent spate of xenophobic violence.  We are, however, proud of the response by the many individuals and ordinary citizens in the affected communities who have shown their opposition to the violence and their commitment to a human rights culture by taking swift action to support people affected by xenophobia.  
 
By hosting this event, Sonke intends to both honour those who played a role in addressing the violence and also foster interaction and dialogue between all people living in Khayelitsha.  Teams comprising both South Africans and foreign nationals will play in this inaugural event and in so doing strengthen friendships, connections and common bonds.
 
We invite you to attend this event, to be held at Manyanani Peace Park, Section A, Khayelitsha on 5 July 2008 from 10:00 to 15:00.   
 
For further information please contact Leo Mbobi on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 

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

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
 

Sonke joins other HIV/AIDS organisations in condemning blockages by FIFA and LOC to make condoms and health-related materials available in FIFA controlled Stadia, fan parks and fan fests.
>> read the civil society statement