Moving beyond traditional campaigns, Williams and Luckin champion “story-doing,” creating work that interrupts culture, sparks dialogue, and drives meaningful societal change
Shelters also worry about a repeat of the Life Esidemeni tragedy if the government does not provide adequate funding to fill the skills gap of workers
According to the police, 53 900 South Africans have reported being victims of a sexual offences in 2022 and 2023
The central theme of the campaign is the staggering statistic that every 63 seconds a woman in South Africa becomes a victim of abuse
Done badly, abuser’s confessions can trigger a lot of pain for anyone who has lived through gender-based violence.
The prevention of gender-based violence must become the starting point and not an afterthought.
The annual campaign to combat gender-based violence begins on November 25.
Bullying in the 21st century is more of a problem than ever – destroying lives and creating killers.
Gender-based abuse costs South Africa up to R40bn a year, but can be tackled at its root by dads taking an active role in caring for their children.
How do governments in Southern Africa plan to stop violence against women without realistic targets, effective indicators and commitment?
Is government committed to fighting for or against women? A mistake in a press release for 16 days of activism is revealing, writes Verashni Pillay.
Readers slam assaults on sex workers and accuse the Mail & Guardian of putting public protector Thuli Madonsela in danger.
President Jacob Zuma has marked the launch of 16 days of no violence against women and children, saying the crimes have no place in society.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has urged men not turn a blind eye to violence against women and children.
The 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence campaign has become an empty ritual the nation performs to feel good about itself.
It’s nearly the start of the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children. But have we made progress as a society?