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Solving the problem of intimate partner violence

Intimate partner violence has been on the rise both domestically and internationally. Eliminating violence means addressing harmful norms and practices that perpetuate abusive behaviours.

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Awareness is key to eliminating intimate partner violence

Useful advice and resources for survivors of intimate partner violence and those who want to help them.

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Online violence against women is real violence

Every day, women of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds become victims of online harassment and abuse in the form of trolling, bullying, hacking, cyber pornography

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Pride celebrated on the netball court

Instead of organising a traditional parade, the second annual Gqeberha Pride Festival on Saturday took a unique approach by hosting netball games behind the Tshangana Clinic in New Brighton.

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Gender-based violence victims, families left with physical, emotional scars

With 16 days of activism against gender-based violence coming into effect today, the campaign reminds survivors of gender-based violence and femicide of the permanent scars of being violated. The campaign was started in 1991 by activists at the inauguration of the Women’s Global Leadership Institute, and it is used as an organising strategy by individuals and organisations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and children.

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TODANI NODOBA: GBV in SA is a demon in danger of being normalised

It’s time our society adopts one of the best strategies of the African tradition - that it takes a village to raise a child, and apply this to the girl child, writes Todani Nodoba.

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Gender-based violence not just a women's issue

Sexual and gender-based violence devastates individuals, families and communities.

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Key concerns that require urgent redress inorder to end GBV


"We urge government and all stakeholders to note that availability of adequate and timely funding is among the most critical enablers to address gender based violence and other vices that still...

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How much have we achieved in eliminating gender-based violence?

In spite of the activism, increased partnerships and awareness, gender-based violence continues unabated in the private and public domains.

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How to identify financial abuse in a relationship

Gaopalelwe Seleka, a relationship coach, explains how financial abuse can happen in a relationship.

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