Problem of violence, crime and alcohol abuse: Church walking with rape victims and tavern owners
We use taverns as a site for mobilization of men to take part in the GBV response
In 2016, an inspiring movement began in Klerksdorp, North West Province, South Africa. The HeForShe Taverns initiative set out to...
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Men should be key agents of gender equality
Taverns programme has reached over 10 000 people - yes!!! TEN THOUSAND! @HeForShe Tavern programme encourages men to actively...
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From where I stand: “We create safe spaces to have honest conversations about tough realities many young women face
Anna Maswikeni coordinates the mental health support services at the Young Women for Life Movement (YWfL) working with young women...
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A culture of silence allows gender-based violence to escalate, says the Imbizo organized by YWFL and traditional leaders
A culture of silence allows gender-based violence to escalate This is something that was highlighted at the imbizo organized today...
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Sustainable food gardens create stories of hope in the slum settlements in Cape Town
In the heart of the slum settlements in Cape Town, a beacon of hope and sustainability is taking root, thanks...
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Economic empowerment of young women in the slums positively impacts social norms and strengthens food security
In the informal settlement of Woodlands in KwaZulu Natal province, South Africa, an inspiring group of young women known as...
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“We Want a Budget That Works for Us”: Unemployed Young Women from Informal Settlements Tell Share Expectations for the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement
On the eve of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), a movement of unemployed young women from...
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Young Women for Life Movement take female political leaders to task With Webinars Across Provinces
The Young Women for Life Movement has launched an ambitious new initiative aimed at putting gender justice and economic empowerment...
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Working with tavern owners to end violence
Tavern owners from Khuma, Kanana, Tigane, and Jouberton in Klerksdorp diocese mobilised their patrons, and attended an event as part...
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Survey reveals that rape survivors feel victimized by the justice system
A recent survey of nearly 300 rape survivors, conducted by the young women for life, has revealed a troubling reality....
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