The Willow’s Secret, The Farm’s Silence: Leo’s True Story
My story begins on a farm in Mpumalanga, back when I was just six years old. The sun would beat down, a typical South African…
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Talking about faith sector accountability- a first conversation with the CRL
On the 13th June, Faith Action to End GBV and WWSOSA hosted a courageous conversation with Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, Chairperson of the Commission for the Protection…
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Faith, Law, and the Liberation of Women in the Church
By Rev Mafu Mbili I come before you today as a witness to the power of faith and the promise of justice, a promise that…
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Implementing Restorative Practices in Schools, Communities, and Faith-Based Organisations to Address Bullying, GBV, and Other Forms of Violence
Dr Leonora Alberts Vilakazi Restorative practices offer a holistic approach to addressing bullying, gender-based violence (GBV), rape, and other forms of violence in schools, communities, and…
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Families: The Frontline Against Gender-Based Violence
Dr Leonora Alberts Vilakazi As we recently marked International Day of Families, let’s confront the harsh reality: gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) often begins at home.…
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Media Statement: End Omotoso’s Gloating Impunity Now!
There is an African proverb that says ‘when spider webs unite they can pull down a lion’ meaning that where there is cooperation the lion,…
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Workers’ Day in South Africa: A Celebration of Rights and the Role of the Faith Sector
By Gil Harper Every year on May 1st, South Africa commemorates Workers’ Day, a significant occasion that highlights the hard-fought rights and dignity of workers.…
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Freedom Day, Faith, and Gender Justice: Addressing GBV
By Dr Leonora Alberts Vilakazi Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a significant obstacle to achieving gender justice and true freedom. On Freedom Day, we must acknowledge the…
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Cyberbullying is trivialised online
Individuals engaging in cyberbullying often excuse their behaviour as ‘inevitable’ within online spaces while deflecting blame onto victims. This is according to a new report…
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Good Friday and GBV – A Call to Compassion and Justice
By Rev Bukelwa Hans As we reflect on Good Friday, we remember the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. We remember His broken body, His…
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