16 Days of Activism 2009

Care workers deserve our respect

Abigail Mpho Mooketski, a caregiver in Orange Farm, South Africa, would love nothing else than to be professionally trained as a caregiver. But all she’s really asking for is a little respect.

Roadmap to Equality, Issue 6, December 2009

Welcome to the 16 Days Special Edition of the Roadmap to Equality. Yesterday marked the half way point of the campaign. The newsletter contains highlights from different countries.

Police captain faces rape charge – Sowetan

While the 16 days of activism against violence on women and children are under way, a Limpopo police captain found himself on the wrong side of the law. The cop was arrested after he allegedly raped a 33-year-old woman in Polokwane.

Power of music to say no to violence and women abuse – Sowetan

Battered women will relive the moments that have seen other great women defeated or killed in a moment of rage when they gather at Constitution Hill for the Vuka Sizwe benefit concert: a tribute to Sarah Baartman in support of the 16 Days of Activism campaign.

Roadmap to Equality: Voices and Views Radio Programmes

Roadmap to Equality: Voices and Views Radio Programmes

As part of the campaign to popularise the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development, the Alliance produced a series of audio reports to inform people about the Protocol, encourage local action for ratification, and advocate for countries who have not signed to do so. Designed for use by presenters as discussion starters and launching points for talks show and call in programmes, a presenters guide accompanies the 10-part series

Sixteen Days of Activism 2009 Report

Sixteen Days of Activism 2009 Report

The Sixteen Days of Activism 2009 campaign ran under the umbrella of the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development. The Protocol calls on SADC states to halve gender violence by 2015. It has been just over a year since the adoption of the Protocol in August 2008. The Sixteen Days 2009 provides an important opportunity to assess if and how SADC member states are working towards achieving the target.

Cyberdialogues summaries

The cyber dialogues have become a central pillar of the Sixteen Days campaign. The online real time chat gives GL, GEMSA and partners from across the region the opportunity to share information, perspectives and experiences on the different thematic areas. The cyber dialogue summaries are attached

Culture, tradition and the role of men – 2 December 2009

Culture, tradition and the role of menTime: 10h00 to 14h00Venue: The City of Joburg Offices, 158 Loveday St, Reception block A, Johannesburg. See fact sheet and read more on the […]

Violence domestique 1768 cas enregistrés cette année

Violence domestique 1768 cas enregistrés cette année

A l’occasion de la célébration de la Journée Internationale contre la violence envers les femmes le 25 novembre, le thème qui a été choisi « Commit, Act, Demand. We can end violence against women »

January 28, 2010 Themes: Gender based violence Programs: 16 Days of Activism 2009 | Gender Aware | News | Sources

Photo gallery of 16 Days of Activism events

Photo gallery of 16 Days of Activism events

Photos and pictures from different events held during the 16 days of activism 2009