women's month | Labour Research Service

Women’s Day through the eyes of Volunteer Food Handlers

The undervaluation of care work is used to justify precarious employment for women workers in the National School Nutrition Programme.

8 months ago

The invisible struggles of women leaders

by Nina Benjamin care work / gender equality / transformative women's leadership / women's month

We advocate for transformative leadership to tackle systemic biases and entrenched masculine norms that marginalise women leaders.

8 months ago

Aunty Bettie: a lifetime of fighting for women farm workers

by GroundUp farm workers / national minimum wage / organising / precarious employment / women's month / workers’ rights

“If you know your rights you can stand up for yourself.”

8 months ago

Unlocking the true value of women’s work in school nutrition

by Matshidiso Lencoasa and Nina Benjamin care work / gender equity / National School Nutrition Programme / precarious employment / UIF benefits / volunteer food handlers / women's month

Recognising the work of the women who feed the learners in our communities is a powerful starting point in valuing care work in society.

8 months ago

The reclaimer advocate

by Nelly Nyagah GBV / organising / precarious work / reclaimers / women leadership / women's month

Eva Mokoena, Organiser at the African Reclaimers Organisation, discusses her journey as a reclaimer and feminist leader inspiring women in a male-dominated sector.

9 months ago

Using technology to amplify voices and effect change

by Nelly Nyagah care work / digital activism / gender inequality / poverty / precarious employment / social protection / unemployment / women's month

Thabisile Miya, Coordinator at Amandla.mobi, shares her journey in digital activism, promoting economic justice, rights, and dignity for society’s most vulnerable.

5 years ago

7 feminist books to read during August Women’s month

by LRS feminist pedagogy / gender equality / labour / women's month / women's rights

Here’s a collection of my favourite books written by women workers, survivors of gender-based violence, school girls and community activists. The writers’ reflections are powerful and empowering.

5 years ago