Cape Peninsula University Of Technology Students Vow To Continue Shut Down
Students at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) say they will continue protesting until campuses are made safer. Several campuses were shut down this week following protests organised by female students. They are demanding that the university take action against gender-based violence and make campuses safer by installing more CCTV cameras. On Monday, CPUT cancelled […]
Over 600 000 Sign Petitions Over Violence Against Women As SA Prepares To March
With news headlines saturated with endless violence against women and children, more than 600 000 South Africans have added their voice to various petitions and many are planning to attend marches to Parliament. This follows, among others, the recent rape and murder of UCT student Uyinene Mrwetyana at a post office, a 14-year-old girl who […]
Shelters For Abused Women Protest Outside SA Parliament
More funds needed to implement the recommendations of the Commission for Gender Equality Women and men braced the rainy weather to protest in front of Parliament on Tuesday over the lack of funding for shelters for abused women in South Africa. A crowd of about 40 people chanted “Enough is enough” and “No more abuse”. […]
Malawi Shines On Ending Gender Based Violence
Malawi implored fellow United Nations (UN) member states to embrace social protection systems, emphasizing that these systems are effective in empowerment of women and girls to shield them against poverty and gender inequalities. Kathewera Banda: CSOs must complement government efforts in implementation of social protection measures Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare […]
GAF Officers, Wives Sensitised On GBV
The Network Against Gender Based Violence (NGBV) has organized a two-day sensitization programme for Army Officers and soldiers’ wives on gender-based violence and female genital mutilation (FGM). The event was held at the Yundum Barracks. Officially opening the training on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Brigadier General […]
Courts to Keep Check On GBV Cases Over Festive Season
A dedicated court team has been identified and will be available to assist any victim of domestic or gender-based violence outside of the normal court day, at the respective courts all over Namibia, the Office of the Judiciary announced yesterday. According to a press release from the judiciary it will be a pilot project for […]
Sweden And Ireland Commit To Fighting GBV
The government of Sweden and Ireland yesterday (Thursday) signed an agreement of cooperation with the United Nations committing US$4.7 million towards supporting a Joint Programme on Zero Tolerance to Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe. Speaking at the signing ceremony, UN Resident Coordinator, Bishow Parajuli said gender equality needs to be addressed first to achieve […]
VP Chilima Calls For Action Against Gbv
Vice President Saulosi Chilima captured during the launch of ending violence against women and girls in Lilongwe-pic by Lisa Kadango Vintulla The Vice President of Malawi Saulosi Chilima says government will continue to put in place mechanisms in all sectors to ensure that legal and strategic frameworks on gender based violence related laws are effectively […]
GBV Prevention Should Be The Focus For Women And Men
Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most widespread and socially tolerated forms of human rights violations, cutting across nationality, race, class, ethnicity and religion. It is a major source of inequality in Kenya. GBV has a profound social and economic impact on families, communities and the entire nation, as well as serious ramifications on […]
Online GBV Monitoring Comes To Kilimanjaro
KILIMANJARO Women Information Exchange and Community Organisation (KWIECO) here plans introducing an online monitoring database system for gender based violence statistics. This was revealed by KWIECO Managing Director Elizabeth Minde, during the Kilimanjaro Regional version launch of the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence Against Women and Children (NAP-GBVWC 2016-2022) which was held […]
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