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SA: I am a feminist, shout it out loud!

SA: I am a feminist, shout it out loud!

By Susan Tolmay Johannesburg, 4 August 2022: This Women’s Month as we celebrate the anniversary of the historic march by about 20 000 women to the Union Buildings on 9 […]

August 4, 2022 Themes: Feminism | Gender equality Programs: Gender & Governance

SADC: GL & Amplify Change launch Voice & Choice Fund

SADC: GL & Amplify Change launch Voice & Choice Fund

Friday 22 July: Gender Links (GL) in partnership with Amplify Change, today announces the launch of the Voice and Choice Fund targeting Women’s Rights Organisations in Southern Africa focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The […]

Mau: Domestic Violence declining-Can we rely on this data?

Mau: Domestic Violence declining-Can we rely on this data?

By Sheistah Bundhoo-Deenoo, Moka, 28 July 2022: The publication of the long awaited “Gender Statistics” 2021 edition released in July 2022 shows a decline in reported cases of domestic violence […]

July 26, 2022 Themes: GBV Programs: Gender Justice | Opinion

Take our survey on online violence against women

Take our survey on online violence against women

Take our survey on online violence against women in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa Are you a woman aged between 18 and 60? Are you living in Botswana, South Africa […]

Botswana Women speak out on Constitution

Botswana Women speak out on Constitution

Gaborone, Monday 25 July: Women Speak Out comprising women from all five major political parties, women’s rights organisations and civil society partners will present their submission to the Presidential Commission […]

Cyber dialogues: Gender & diversity, 11 Oct, 17h30 (SAST)

Cyber dialogues: Gender & diversity, 11 Oct, 17h30 (SAST)

Gender Links in partnership with the Southern Africa Gender Protocol Alliance and the Women Voice and Leadership South Africa programme are hosting a series of online dialogues which started in […]

SADC: Call for Expression of Interest for Internal Auditor

SADC: Call for Expression of Interest for Internal Auditor

Gender Links is seeking an Internal Auditor who can review the organisation’s processes, procedures and controls to ensure effective and efficient management of risk and achievement of the company’s strategic […]

June 29, 2022 Themes: Gender equality Programs: Gender Justice

EOI: Call to serve on selection panel of new fund

EOI: Call to serve on selection panel of new fund

Call for EOI to serve on the Grants Selection Committee of the Voice and Choice Southern Africa Fund: please respond by Monday 15 August Gender Links seeks the services of  […]

June 26, 2022 Themes: Reproductive health | Sexual violence Programs: GL Services

Mau: Missed shades of “with the people, for the people”

Mau: Missed shades of “with the people, for the people”

By Sheistah Bundhoo-Deenoo Moka, 14 June 2022: The budget 2022-2023 provides some salient points for the social sector. While there seems to be some progressive actions for the sector, the […]

June 14, 2022 Themes: Gender equality Programs: Gender & Governance

SA: The violent crime crisis and the war against women

SA: The violent crime crisis and the war against women

By Susan Tolmay, Johannesburg, 7 June: On 3 June 2022,  Minister of Police, Bheki Cele presented the quarterly crime statistics for reported crimes in the period 1 January to 31 March 2022 […]

June 7, 2022 Themes: GBV | Gender based violence Programs: Gender Justice

Mauritius: A Quota system for Women in Politics

Mauritius: A Quota system for Women in Politics

By Sheistah Bundhoo-Deenoo Moka, 18 May: A quota system in Mauritius will be a roadmap to ensure women’s political participation. This summarises the main output of the 50-50 symposium organised […]

SA:  Engaging men in ending GBV

SA:  Engaging men in ending GBV

Johannesburg, 7 June: Gender Links South Africa is undertaking Gender Based Violence  (GBV) and Conflict Management workshops in partnership with  different municipalities in the country. The focus is on  involvement […]