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Child abuse: Children demand protection against violence

Child protection week: Bullying in SA schools

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This week is Child Protection Week and recent research done by the 1000 Women Trust has found that 57% of children have been bullied at some time during their high-school careers.

LililtaG
June 1, 2021

High rates of gender-based violence linked to high rates of HIV infection among women, study shows

Gender Based Violence

There is a link between HIV infection and gender-based violence, a study shows. The cultural and economic issues that prevent women from speaking up, also create a climate for intimate partner violence.

Nthusang Lefafa
December 17, 2020

Hammanskraal protestors demand no bail for perpetrators as gender-based violence cases spike

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The killing of a young woman has sparked protests in Hammanskraal. With gender-based violence incidents increasing, protestors say perpetrators should not be granted bail.

PreciousMashiane
September 23, 2020

Life in prison for man who killed young doctor

Gender Based Violence, News

A Limpopo high court handed down a life sentence to the man who killed an intern doctor Shongile Nkhwashu. Officials say the sentence sends a stern warning to perpetrators of gender based violence.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
September 16, 2020

Author recalls years of domestic violence

‘Walking away was not an easy decision’ – author Khanyisa Baloyi tells her story of gender-based violence

Gender Based Violence

“Despite knowing that my life was in danger walking away was not an easy decision to make.” Author Khanyisa Baloyi on how she found strength.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
August 16, 2020

#SandtonShutdown, will government listen this time?

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As South Africans grapple with the latest crime statistics that were released in Parliament on Thursday, women and gender non-conforming people make their way to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in protest against the ongoing deaths and acts of violence…

jamesthabo
September 12, 2019

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