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South Africa declared GBV a national disaster. But how will frontline workers be kept safe?

Social workers are often female and often arrive first on the scene, but have little protection.

5 years ago

What will it take to create a successful national response to GBV in South Africa?

by LRS femicide / GBV strategies / gender based violence / gender equality / LGBTI rights

The recent crime statistics released by the South African Police Service show Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is devastatingly pervasive. Lindelwe Nxumalo, Women’s Rights Programme Manager at ActionAid, offers some actions for ensuring a successful national response to GBV.

5 years ago

We need more resources and collaboration to tackle GBV

by Zanele Chakela femicide / GBV strategies / gender based violence / gender equality

Nontyatyambo Makapela, Programme Officer at Sister Love International South Africa, reflects on how GBV is a barrier to women’s full participation in the economy and the need for building resilient and sustainable support organisations.

5 years ago

Addressing gender-based violence in the workplace

by LRS equity bargaining / femicide / gender based violence / gender equality / ILO Convention 190 / negotiate

When stakeholders act collectively, it is possible to transform the norms, policies and practices that perpetuate gender-based violence in the workplace.

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What will it take to create a successful national response to GBV in South Africa?

We need more resources and collaboration to tackle GBV

Addressing gender-based violence in the workplace

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