GBV

Tanzania: Taking a stand against FGM

Tanzania: Taking a stand against FGM

“I feel happy to be here; I feel safe because my father is not around, and I can continue with school.” Despite the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in […]

October 28, 2024 Themes: Drivers of Change | GBV Programs: Gender Justice

Zimbabwe: Chief’s wife joins the fight against GBV

Zimbabwe: Chief’s wife joins the fight against GBV

This case study highlights the significant role that the wives of traditional leaders, particularly Mai Chikosha, play in addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in rural Zimbabwe, specifically in Ward 16 of […]

October 27, 2024 Themes: GBV Programs: Gender Justice

Mauritius: Priscilla Bignoux

Mauritius: Priscilla Bignoux

“You are not only the messenger. You are the message.” Bignoux explained how she had previously been a victim of violence. Today, after rigorous work with her partner, she has […]

eSwatini: Sikhulile Hlatjwako

Name Sikhulile Surname Hlatjwako Country Swaziland Give a short history of the leader We were trained by SAfAIDS Zimbabwe with aid from Hivos and Sweden. Objectives Looking into how policies […]

March 12, 2020 Themes: Gender equality Programs: Protocol @ work

Zambia: Mulenga Kateule

Name Mulenga Surname Kateule Country Zambia Give a short history of the leader Before i joined politics, i became a member of the Girls Brigade at my church (the United […]

March 6, 2020 Themes: Gender equality Programs: Protocol @ work

eSwatini: Nondumiso Maseko

Name Nondumiso Surname Maseko Country Swaziland Give a short history of the leader After graduating in 2016, like every other graduate, i joined in job hunting and was excited to […]

March 4, 2020 Themes: Gender equality Programs: Protocol @ work

Zambia: Kafula Mutale

Name Kafula P Surname Mutale Country Zambia Give a short history of the leader I am predominantly from financial services sector. In 2016, I consciously decided to run for office […]

February 19, 2020 Themes: Local Government Programs: Protocol @ work

South Africa: Alma Kritzinger

“Working with Gender Links and other stakeholders, changed my mind-set to become more gender aware and focussing on a holistic approach to address gender issues and bring services such as access to […]

November 21, 2019 Themes: Local Government Programs: Protocol @ work

South Africa: Debora Makgoba

“The My Life Program changed my life on gender activist. I also realised that not all men are not good. I realised that kids need love from both parents but unfortunately they get it from a single parent hence […]

November 21, 2019 Themes: Gender equality Programs: Protocol @ work

eSwatini: Sibongile Nhlabatsi

Name Sibongile Surname Nhlabatsi Country Swaziland Give a short history of the leader I started as a caregiver in 2008 for Mangwaneni community cooking for beneficiaries and in 2017 I […]

September 9, 2019 Themes: Gender equality Programs: Protocol @ work

Zimbabwe: Nancy Mbaura: Driver of Change

Nancy Mbaura is a holder of a BSc Women & Gender Studies from the Women University in Africa (WUA) and a Zimbabwean, philanthropist and gender activist. She was born at […]

Namibia: Seth Phillips

Name Seth Surname Phillips Country Namibia Give a short history of the leader I was born on the 12th of March 1982 in Fransfontein a Village situated North of Khorixas […]

August 6, 2019 Themes: Gender equality Programs: Protocol @ work