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Sonke Gender Justice

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Save the date ๐Ÿ”ฅ#EndVAWG. Join the conversation on May 8th from 10:00-12:00 SAST for an intergenerational exchange related to the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and girls (AUCEVAWG).You will get to learn from experts and other members of MenEngage what this

Save the date ๐Ÿ”ฅ#EndVAWG. 

Join the conversation on May 8th from 10:00-12:00 SAST for an intergenerational exchange related to the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and girls (AUCEVAWG).You will get to learn from experts and other members of MenEngage what this
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Happening Tomorrow! ๐ŸŽง Leveraging the power of youth voices. Join us for the virtual launch of SEMA: Amplifying Youth Voices for Global Change โ€” a youth-led podcast powered by Power to You(th). ๐ŸŒ This episode will bring to you reflections from CSW69 and our vision beyond

Happening Tomorrow! 

๐ŸŽง Leveraging the power of youth voices.
 Join us for the virtual launch of SEMA: Amplifying Youth Voices for Global Change โ€” a youth-led podcast powered by Power to You(th).

 ๐ŸŒ This episode will bring to you reflections from CSW69 and our vision beyond
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Mental health is just as important as physical health. It affects how we think, feel, act, and relate to others. It is important to address mental health, because it is deeply connected to experiences of violence, trauma, inequality, and so much more. These experiences can

Mental health is just as important as physical health. It affects how we think, feel, act, and relate to others. 

It is important to address mental health, because it is deeply connected to experiences of violence, trauma, inequality, and so much more.

These experiences can
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Join MenEngage Africa Intergenerational Dialogue. We will be unpacking the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls and exploring how civil society can fuel ratification, domestication, and meaningful advocacy. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ: 08 May 2025 ๐Ÿ•œ: 10:00 - 12:00 SAST

Join <a href="/MenEngageAfrica/">MenEngage Africa</a>  Intergenerational Dialogue. 
We will be  unpacking the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls and exploring how civil society can fuel ratification, domestication, and meaningful advocacy. 
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ: 08 May 2025
๐Ÿ•œ: 10:00 - 12:00 SAST
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We are live! If you have not registered, do so now and join the game-changing intergenerational dialogue on the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls #AUCEVAWG bit.ly/42GlN6u

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"The role of each one of us is that we need to unite , form a movement, educate, and make this convention a reality." Jacqueline Utamuriza-Nzisabira, Regional Policy Specialist for UN Women, East and Southern Africa. Take-home message from one of the speakers at the MenEngage

"The role of each one of us is that we need to unite , form a movement, educate, and make this convention a reality." Jacqueline Utamuriza-Nzisabira, Regional Policy Specialist for <a href="/UN_Women/">UN Women</a>, East and Southern Africa. 

Take-home message from one of the speakers at the MenEngage
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๐Ÿค” Did you miss the MenEngage Africa intergenerational dialogue on the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls? Here is an action point from one of our speakers. "The convention is a bold call to action. Letโ€™s unite- let's come together as a society to

๐Ÿค” Did you miss the <a href="/MenEngageAfrica/">MenEngage Africa</a>  intergenerational dialogue on the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls?
 Here is an action point from one of our speakers. "The convention is a bold call to action. Letโ€™s unite- let's come  together as a society to
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Time to shine from #PowerToYouth Malawi. From ending child marriage to leading community change, watch this video and learn about some activities which young people have been leading youtu.be/fmtMurJRQAU?siโ€ฆ #ChangeStartsWithYouth Letโ€™s shine, collaborate, and rewrite the

Time to shine  from #PowerToYouth  Malawi. From ending child marriage to leading community change, watch this video and  learn about some activities which young people have been leading youtu.be/fmtMurJRQAU?siโ€ฆ
#ChangeStartsWithYouth Letโ€™s shine, collaborate, and rewrite the
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Training Complete โ€“ Youth Researchers Arrive Home Empowered! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ After five days of intensive learning and collaboration in Addis Ababa, youth researchers from Malawi, Uganda, and Ethiopia wrapped up their Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) training feeling fulfilled,

Training Complete โ€“ Youth Researchers Arrive Home Empowered! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ
After five days of intensive learning and collaboration in Addis Ababa, youth researchers from Malawi, Uganda, and Ethiopia wrapped up their Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) training feeling fulfilled,
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Today marks #InternationalDayofTheBoyChild, Sonke joined the Menโ€™s Sector, Civil Society Forum and other stakeholders yesterday in Parliament for a #WesternCapeMenDialogue to engage men and boys on #GBV. One of the key takeaways from the dialogue was the emphasis on the need to

Today marks #InternationalDayofTheBoyChild, Sonke joined the Menโ€™s Sector, Civil Society Forum and other stakeholders yesterday in Parliament for a #WesternCapeMenDialogue to engage men and boys on #GBV. One of the key takeaways from the dialogue was the emphasis on the need to
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#WeAreHiring | Sonke is seeking a consultant to develop a National Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Survivor Case Referral Database. This initiative aims to enhance the coordination and tracking of GBVF cases across South Africa, ensuring timely and effective support for

#WeAreHiring | Sonke is seeking a consultant to develop a National Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Survivor Case Referral Database. This initiative aims to enhance the coordination and tracking of GBVF cases across South Africa, ensuring timely and effective support for
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How often do we talk about menstruation? It is not only an issue limited to women and girls. It is about the human rights and dignity of all people who menstruate. While we join this positive cause to raise menstrual hygiene awareness, we keep laying emphasis on some basic

How often do we talk about menstruation? It is not only an issue limited to women and girls. It is about the human rights and dignity of all people who menstruate. While we join this positive cause to raise menstrual hygiene awareness, we keep laying emphasis on some basic
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#MHD25 This menstrual hygiene day is an advocacy moment for us to reflect on our efforts in promoting safer menstruation through partnerships and technical support for local initiatives in African communities. Joining the pool of campaigners, we add our voice to address recurring

#MHD25
This menstrual hygiene day is an advocacy moment for us to reflect on our efforts in promoting safer menstruation through partnerships and technical support for local initiatives in African communities. Joining the pool of campaigners, we add our voice to address recurring
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A guilty verdict in the Joshlin Smith case. Sonke Gender Justice commends the court's decision. Read More: genderjustice.org.za/news-item/sonkโ€ฆ

A guilty verdict in the Joshlin Smith case. Sonke Gender Justice commends the court's decision.

Read More: genderjustice.org.za/news-item/sonkโ€ฆ
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The Kempton Park Regional Court will tomorrow, June 3rd 2025, sentence a traditional leader found guilty of rape. We have monitored this case and provided support to the survivor since 2022 amid several delays and setbacks. We welcomed the guilty verdict as a strong message

The Kempton Park Regional Court will tomorrow, June 3rd 2025, sentence a traditional leader found guilty of rape. We have monitored this case and provided support to the survivor since 2022 amid several delays and setbacks.

We welcomed the guilty verdict as a strong message
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Across South Africa, sex workers are at DOJ offices, setting up desks to ask: ๏ฟฝ ๏ฟฝ Where Is Our Bill? #WhereIsOurBill, #DecrimSexWork, #SexWorkIsWork, #nothingaboutuswithoutus #sexworkerrightsarehumanrights #Asijiki

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๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘๐ŸพApplause and recognition to Sonkeโ€™s Co-Executive Director, Bafana Khumalo, who was recently honoured for his commitment in the fight against #GBV in South Africa. This recognition was presented at the 4th Annual #GBV Awards, hosted by Tshegofatsa Rona Welfare and Community

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘๐ŸพApplause and recognition to Sonkeโ€™s Co-Executive Director, <a href="/Mashobane61/">Bafana Khumalo</a>, who was recently honoured for his commitment in the fight against #GBV in South Africa.
This recognition was presented at the 4th Annual #GBV Awards, hosted by Tshegofatsa Rona Welfare and  Community
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Our partner SAfAIDS is hosting a critical regional SRHR Symposium on the theme,"Indigenous Solutions 4 Inclusive, Equitable & Gender - responsive Youth SRHR Outcomes in SADC." An important conversation 2 advance gender transformation. Sonke Gender Justice MenEngage Africa UNFPA East and Southern Africa

Our partner <a href="/SAfAIDS/">SAfAIDS</a> is hosting a critical regional SRHR Symposium on the theme,"Indigenous Solutions 4 Inclusive, Equitable &amp; Gender - responsive Youth SRHR Outcomes in SADC." An important conversation 2 advance gender transformation. <a href="/SonkeTogether/">Sonke Gender Justice</a> <a href="/MenEngageAfrica/">MenEngage Africa</a> <a href="/UNFPA_ESARO/">UNFPA East and Southern Africa</a>
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๐ŸŒˆ#PrideMonth reminds us of our commitment to promoting the rights of all people and celebrating the value that diversity brings in our spaces. This year's theme, Activism and social change, reflects on how advocates have historically led this movement to ensure that the dignity

๐ŸŒˆ#PrideMonth reminds us of our commitment to promoting the rights of all people and celebrating the value that diversity brings in our spaces. This year's theme, Activism and social change, reflects on how advocates have historically led this movement to ensure that the dignity