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The second annual Gender Justice and Local Government Summit and Awards was held from 28 – 30 March 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The summit brought together local government councillors and officials, relevant government ministries, NGOs and other interested groups that work with local government authorities from the region.
CATEGORY |
WINNERS |
NAME |
COUNTRY |
PROJECT |
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE |
WINNER |
RAVALORIAKA Eva Robert Monique |
Madagascar |
The town of Manjakandriana has completed all the stages of the Centres of Excellence, a gender action plan and a programme to reduce institutional violence against women. Although headed by a woman, it actively involves men in its GBV projects. |
RUNNER UP |
Daniel Mapulanga |
Zambia |
This council has completed up to stage four of the COE process and has a gender action plan in place for 2011. |
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RUNNER UP |
Brian K Musonda |
Zambia |
This council has completed up to stage six of the COE process and was an active participant in Gender Links cyber dialogues during the 2010 16 Days of Activism Campaign. |
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SPECIAL COMMENDATION |
Bella Kavendjii |
Namibia |
This COE has political commitment with the involvement of councillors. It has a gender action plan and an integrated approach to addressing GBV. |
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SPECIAL COMMENDATION |
Naledi Frida Masipa |
South Africa |
Capricorn Municipality is a COE council that is vigorously mainstreaming gender. |
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LEADERSHIP |
WINNER |
Lucia Mkandhla |
Zimbabwe |
Lucia Mkandhla is the secretary for the Zimbabwe Women in Local Government Forum and is actively involved in gender issues. |
RUNNER UP |
Sangulukani Isaac Zulu |
Zambia |
Councillor Zulu has been actively involved in ensuring that gender is included in the council budget. A dedicated and knowledgeable leader who is able to articulate the translation of national policy into implementation at community level. |
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SPECIAL COMMENDATION |
Ravololomboahangy Holisoa |
Madagascar |
An innovative young activist who has become a champion of gender equality. She has contributed greatly to the involvement of men in the fight against GBV. |
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INSTITUTIONAL |
WINNER |
Josephine Ncube |
Zimbabwe |
Excelling in gender mainstreaming, Josephine has transformed the terrain of Harare, particularly with regard to protecting women from sexual harassment. |
RUNNER UP |
Unity Jaji |
Zimbabwe |
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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT |
WINNER |
Thuli Chapa |
Swaziland |
Empowering women in community microfinance, Thuli has been providing women with business skills, access to credit and local market trends and demands. |
RUNNER UP |
Marie Urcile Ladine |
Mauritius |
Marie presented a case study of Chrysalide rehabilitation programme, which provides services for former sex workers and drug users. |
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SPECIAL COMMENDATION |
Linzy Bacbotte |
Mauritius |
As a survivor of GBV, Linzy is a role model for women’s empowerment in Mauritius. |
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SPECIAL COMMENDATION |
‘Mamotsiba Makara |
Lesotho |
Through the Catholic Commission for justice and peace, ‘Mamotsiba runs a programme that facilitates gender and GBV sensitization workshops for women, men and community leaders. |
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16 DAYS |
WINNER |
Boikanyo Modise |
South Africa |
Boikanyo’s presentation about the “real men don’t rapeÀ initiative was creative. He showed resourcefulness in the campaign and his activity during the 16 Days which targets men as a medium of change. |
RUNNER UP |
Abrocius March |
Namibia |
The project is innovative in that it links GBV to lack of proper water and sanitation in Swakopmund. Many women and girls have been raped on the way to the toilet and the council is now addressing these issues there. |
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SPECIAL COMMENDATION |
Andreas Hoaeb |
Namibia |
Andreas was able to mobilise mining companies to get people to 16 Days events in Namibia, getting the private sector involved in fighting GBV. |
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SUPPORT |
WINNER |
Mercy Zulu |
Zambia |
Lifeline Zambia is a telephone counselling service provider accessed from a toll free number. The helpline targets women and children who need counselling related to GBV. |
RUNNER UP |
Melania Mandeya |
Zimbabwe |
Melania’s council is engaging in clearing overgrown areas for farming in order to ensure public safety in remote areas. |
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SPECIAL COMMENDATION |
Bridgitte Michel |
Mauritius |
Bridgitte supports relatives of people living with HIV and AIDS and intravenous drug users in a community where young people are especially threatened by the virus. |
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RESPONSE |
WINNER |
Dineo Segobai |
Botswana |
The project was started because of escalating cases of abuse of children, many who are HIV orphans. What impressed judges was the rehabilitation aspect, trying to ensure that abused children are able to start over again, so they don’t end up abusing others. |
RUNNER UP |
Rosemary Sakala |
Zambia |
This intervention by the victim support unit of the police in Zambia is a coordinated response with regard to GBV, where the government, police, civil society and community are involved in the response to GBV in the communities. |
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SPECIAL COMMENDATION |
Anna Murigwa |
Zimbabwe |
This project links water collection and GBV, noting the dangers for women collecting water from long distances. Councils have provided boreholes for communities. |
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PREVENTION |
WINNER |
Mvula ka Mnisi |
South Africa |
This innovative project focuses on the entire family. It is unique in that it brings the family together with broad partnerships with private and public sector, religious leaders, and civil society À“ all the key change agents in any society. |
RUNNER UP |
Peggy Ramaphane |
Botswana |
Through theatre and training workshops, Peggy has invoked community dialogues and public education around issues of GBV. |
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SPECIAL COMMENDATION |
Percos Sinkamba |
Zambia |
Voted for unanimously by the audience, this was the only project focusing on GBV as how it concerns the disabled, particularly the deaf. As a result Percos has also had to learn sign language to communicate. |
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Bonjour,
Félicitations àtous les participants et àGender Links en particulier.
Hary
this gives very good impression of the different initiatives taking place in the SADC region. there is a lot too happenning in Malawi, but this gives us more vigour to be innovative as well. Bravo SADC!