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National GBV plan a ‘victory’ say activists

For years, civil society organisations and gender-based violence activists have called on the government to put policies in place to address the staggering levels of violence against women, children and the queer community in the country.

[Op-ed] Even when we cry blood, our country doesn’t answer

After tweeting to the presidency about her numerous gender-based violence (GBV) experiences, Sihle Bolani has only been met with a deafening silence despite a resounding response from South Africa. She asks why there hasn't been decisive action to tackle GBV with the same gusto as the Covid-19 pandemic. By: Sihle Bolani.

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June 18, 2020

National GBV plan a ‘victory’ say activists

[Op-ed] Even when we cry blood, our country doesn’t answer

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