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Monthly Forum: Join us for the Monthly Forum on Wednesday 4 March from 12h30-14h30.
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Strategy to Action in KZN
Exciting news! The Faith Action Collective to End GBV, with WWSOSA as the Secretariat, now has a strong emerging local presence in KwaZulu-Natal. The KZN Interfaith GBV Collective was spearheaded by the SA Hindu Maha Sabha, joined by WWSOSA, the Faith Action Collective and the KZN Interreligious Council. We are working with all faiths at a local level, turning strategy into action. The new KZN Interfaith GBV Collective rallied around the Red Chair Campaign during the 16 Days of Activism at the end of 2026 and now the UN’s Interfaith Harmony Week. This local collective is committed to taking steps to ensure our shared vision for an interfaith approach to gender justice.
With an #EDcertified status from NGOsource, We Will Speak Out SA is now certified as equivalent to a US public charity. We look forward to the new funding opportunities this equivalency determination will bring us so we can continue the work we do in our faith communities.
News and Views
Strategy 2030
This landmark initiative represents a significant and urgent step to move beyond scripture and theology and take concrete action to end the ongoing crisis of GBV in South Africa.
Our vision, Our dream
Transformed, just and reconciled communities
South Africa is one of the most dangerous countries for women. Addressing this societal issue requires collective action from every sector. The faith community has a pivotal role in combating GBV. By leveraging the powerful influence of religion to transform attitudes, places of worship can shift social norms and advocate for change. With places of worship in every urban and rural area, these institutions are essential in both prevention and response. Together, we can make a difference.
“When you are abused, your spirit is attacked. That is why we need our faith leaders.” – survivor voice
Working together, we create impact
What we do
Our member organisations and individuals have their own programmes and advocacy. Together as the WWSOSA Coalition, we agree to also work together. Our strategies, activities and advocacy are centred on:
- Supporting a vibrant, growing and vocal movement of survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
- Sensitising and equipping faith leaders to become advocates to end sexual and gender-based violence and survivor stigma.
- Undertaking joint advocacy initiatives and campaigns.
- Engaging men and boys, together with women and girls, as allies to end sexual and gender-based violence.