GL is running a series of cyber dialogues linked to the 16 days in the time of COVID-19 from 25 November to 10 December. To join the dialogue please sign up or login to the Southern Africa Gender Community (SGC). Dialogues will take from 1200 – 1400 SA Time.
After logging in, click on the “Cyber Dialogues” icon. Click the “Join Meeting” button on the meeting details presented. Please note that only members of the SGC can join the Cyber Dialogue. You can also download the app on your phone by going to the App Store and searching for Gender Links. Click here to access the Gender and COVID-19 resources.
Upcoming dialogues
| Speakers and #tags | Related links |
| 10 Dec: Day of Commitment | |
| Mr Mosiuoa Ramakoele, Expert, Lesotho
#VoiceandChoice #FundSRHR |
2020 Voice and Choice Barometer |
| 25 Nov: Launch of the SRHR checklist, accountability forum | |
| Kevin Chiramba, Author – Barometer, Zimbabwe
Marthe Muller, SAWID, South Africa #VoiceandChoice |
2020 Voice and Choice Barometer: Introduction |
| 26 Nov: GBV and COVID-19 | |
| Florence Boloko, CEO National Agency on VAWG, DRC
#EndViolenceEmpowerWomen #PeaceBeginsAtHome #OrangeTheWorld |
2020 Voice and Choice Barometer: Gender Based Violence chapter
Radio spot: Gender based violence in Southern Africa Radio talk show: GBV in Madagascar News article: Efforts made to counter GBV in COVID-19 crisis News article: Economic vulnerabilities push up GBV in Zimbabwe News article: Violences en période de confinement: les victimes ont peu d’espoir pour que justice soit rendu Resources: GBV and COVID-19 |
| 27 Nov: Child marriages | |
| Dr Elizabeth Luanda Rutsate, Lecturer Southern and East African Regional Centre for Women’s Law, Zimbabwe
Adv Maureen Tresha, National Director – WiLSA, Zambia #VoiceandChoice #EndChildMarriage #GirlsNotBrides |
2020 Voice and Choice Barometer: Harmful practices chapter
Radio spot: Child Marriages Radio programme: Early child marriages – Lesotho Resources: Harmful practices and COVID-19 |
| 1 Dec: HIV and AIDS | |
| Lynette Madekunye, Author – Barometer, South Africa
Mimie Mopunga, Project Manager CAFCO, DRC #EndAIDS |
2020 Voice and Choice Barometer: HIV and AIDS chapter
Radio spot: HIV and AIDS News article: Botswana’s HIV response impacted by COVID-19 News article: Lockdown threatens adherence to antiretroviral treatment News article: HIV testing and treatment in the time of COVID-19 News article: Les patients atteints du VIH-SIDA sont parmi les plus vulnérables en cette période d’urgence sanitaire. News article: Covid-19 affecting HIV treatment News article: Covid-19 will further burden people living with HIV Resources: HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 |
| 3 Dec: Adolescent SRHR |
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| Levi Singh, SAT Regional, Zambia / South Africa
Maseretse Ratia, ASRHR expert, Lesotho Eugene Andriamasy, Partnership, Advocacy and Youth Promotion Manager, Madagascar Eva RAZAFINARIVO, SSR Advocacy Manager, Madagascar #YouthSRHNOW #SexualityEducation |
2020 Voice and Choice Barometer: Adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights (ASRHR) chapter
Video: ASRHR Radio spot: Teenage pregnancy Resources: ASRHR and COVID-19 |
| 4 Dec: Sexual diversity | |
| Ben Vel, Gemplus, Seychelles
Fabian Bonne, LGBTI Sey, Seychelles Mpho Marathane, Expert, Lesotho Eugene Andriamasy, Partnership, Advocacy and Youth Promotion Manager, Madagascar Eva RAZAFINARIVO, SSR Advocacy Manager, Madagascar #VoiceandChoice #LGBTIRights |
2020 Voice and Choice Barometer: Sexual Diversity chapter
Radio spot: Key populations News article: Online communities, safe spaces for LGBTI+ News article: LGBTI people in Covid19 lockdown distress News article: LGBTI+ people facing discrimination & GBV |
| 7 Dec: Media, part of the problem or solution | |
| Emily Brown, Namibia University of Science and Technology
Thabani Mpofu, National University of Sceince and Technology Zimbabwe Gladness Munuo GEMSA Tanzania #WhoseViewsWhoseNews #GMPS2020 |
Gender and Media Progress Study: Whose News, Whose Views 2020 overview Radio spot: Media News article: Covid-19 calls for shift in journalism education News article: Women lack access to Covid-19 information News article: Media & Covid-19 experiences of female journalists Resources: Media and COVID-19 |
| 8 Dec: Safe abortion | |
| Shau Madekunye, Author – Barometer, South Africa
Ms Engela Haiputa, Chairperson HIV/AIDS Disability, Namibia Mr Ngamane Karuaihe, Namibia Eugene Andriamasy, Partnership, Advocacy and Youth Promotion Manager, Madagascar Eva RAZAFINARIVO, SSR Advocacy Manager, Madagascar #SafeAbortionsSavesLives #MyBodyMychoice #VoiceandChoice |
2020 Voice and Choice Barometer: Safe Abortion chapter
Radio spot: Safe abortion News article: Lockdowns may increase unsafe and illegal abortions Resources: Safe abortion and COVID-19 resources |
| 9 Dec: Economic Justice | |
| Ms Palesa Ntakatsane, Economic Justice Applicant, Lesotho
#KeepWomenInBusiness #EconomicPower4Women |
2020 Voice and Choice Barometer: Economic Justice chapter
Radio spot: Economic Justice News article: Cross border traders losing source of livelihood. News article: Unpaid care & domestic work increasing during lock down News article: Covid-19 hits small scale business hard Resources: Economic justice and COVID-19 |
