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Tutu Joins Fight to Stem Domestic Violence in South Africa

A new initiative in collaboration between the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation and the SA Faith and Family Institute has been launched to stem the tide of gender-based violence.

Africa: Religious Leaders Pledge Support in Fight Against Domestic Violence

Daily Maverick, 25 July 2012

A new multi-faith initiative, Ubuntu in the Home, aims to harness the power and influence of South African religious leaders to tackle the problem of gender-based violence in the… Read more »

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Gender violence is seen as a widespread social problem.

South Africa: Plans to Prevent Social Ills Intensified

BuaNews, 14 June 2012

Gauteng is to beef up programmes aimed at preventing social ills such as substance abuse, violence against women, children and people with disability. Read more »
South Africa: Empowering the Rural Woman

BuaNews, 7 March 2012

International Women's Day this year will place strong emphasis on empowering rural women with the aim of bringing an end to hunger and poverty. Read more »
Southern Africa: Violence Against Women At 'Crisis' Levels, South African Minister Says

Gender Links, 23 April 2012

The South African Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana, Monday called for Southern African countries to develop a comprehensive, holistic and… Read more »
Southern Africa: Women Must Move Beyond the 'Kitchens' and 'Maternity Wards'

Gender Links, 23 April 2012

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Gender and Development has created a regional platform for linking gender equality and women's empowerment to national… Read more »

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Study Says More People Support Beating Women

Global efforts to attain gender equality and empower women seem to be failing, with a new study indicating that more people in developing countries approve the beating of women Read more »
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