Forum Meeting

Link to register: https://link.wwsosa.org.za/forumregister ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89673618261 Meeting ID: 896 7361 8261

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Call for Applications: Part-time Administration and Communications Support Officer

Call for Applications Part-time Administration and Communications Support Officer Terms of Reference We Will Speak Out South Africa (WWSOSA) is a coalition of individuals and organisations engaged in mobilising and equipping the faith sector to become Gender-Based Violence-Competent, and to become credible and effective stakeholders in broader society’s efforts to end GBV and Femicide in…

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Faith Action to end GBV – June Forum Meeting

Faith Action to end GBV – June Forum Meeting Come and join us for this month’s Faith Action Forum meeting: DATE: 28 JUNE 2023TIME: 12H30-14H00 AGENDA: CHECK-INUPDATES:• Interfaith GBVF Campaign• Faith Leaders Gender Transformation Programme• IPV and Family Programme• Safe Faith Communities• Resource TeamADVERT: Temporary roles for new projects 2023PARTNER’S SHOWCASE: Institute for the Healing of…

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KZN Provincial GBVF Summit Process

National and KZN GBVF Summit Processes Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) is rampant in South Africa, spanning across ages, in urban and rural areas, across all communities, genders, classes and all forms of social markers, and in both private and public spheres. Despite progress made in the implementation of the national response to the pandemic,…

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Safe spaces for gender and GBV activists

Safe spaces for gender and GBV activists This is the first of a series of safe spaces for gender and GBV activists to reflect on the challenges of being a person of faith in the context of rampant gender-based oppression and violence, often intentionally or unintentionally promoted or condoned by our religious institutions. WHEN? Tuesday…

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SABC Article

SABC Website – Article on the role of the religious sector During the harsh days of apartheid, some parts of the religious sector played an important role in inspiring and mobilising people to fight for freedom. During those dark days, many people used religious organisations to help them find courage, comfort and hope when they…

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Faith sector voices at the Presidential Summit on GBVF-2

Faith sector voices at the Presidential Summit on GBVF-2 The presence and the voices of the faith sector were palpable at the Presidential Summit on GBVF 2 held on 1-2 November. In the first Presidential Summit, the faith sector was strikingly invisible but in the recent Summit, the We Will Speak Out SA Collective and…

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The Role of the Religious sector in curbing GBV

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), Inclusive Violence and Crime Prevention Programme (VCP), We Will Speak Out South Africa and Faith Action to End GBV will host a webinar series to engage on the role of the faith sector in curbing GBVF. The NSP-GBVF highlights the…

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Faith Leadership Gender Transformation Programme

Faith Leadership Gender Transformation Programme Imagine faith leaders across South Africa transforming their places of worship and institutions to be a driving force in turning the tide against GBVF… Imagine faith leaders equipped with both sound theological foundations and an understanding of how their own gendered history has influenced their gender positionality…  Imagine faith leaders…

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AGM & Mini-Conference

AGM & Mini-Conference You are invited to our 6th AGM on 4th October, 12-1pm, followed at 2 pm by a ground-breaking mini-conference asking what it means for the faith sector to be accountable for our stance and our work in relation to GBV. Annual Report AGM Agenda Please REGISTER HERE Zoom Link Board Nomination Form…

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KZN Gender Vibes Newsletters
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Gender Vibes Newsletters Gender Vibes KZN is a bi-monthly newsletter produced in partnership with the KZN Network on Violence against Women funded by Gender Links and the Canadian Government. KZN Gender Vibes Newsletter Issue 11 KZN Gender Vibes Newsletter Issue 9 KZN Gender Vibes Newsletter Issue 7 KZN Gender Vibes Newsletter Issue 5 KZN Gender Vibes Newsletter Issue…

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Hailey Fudu – The Importance of an interfaith approach

The Importance of an interfaith approach to GBVF Mrs Hailey Fudu MSc in Peacebuilding from the International Centre of Non-ViolenceSecretary for Religions for Peace SA, KZN Inter Religious CouncilMember of the Baha’i Local Spiritual Assembly of eThekwini Transforming South Africa into a culture of peace is a cherished hope shared by people of faith and goodwill…

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NSP Workshop – GBV Prevention
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NSP Workshop – GBV Prevention You are invited to an exciting workshop that takes place on Thursday 18th August, hosted by the Faith Action to End GBV Collective – on the National Strategic Plan to end GBV and Femicide. We will discuss how we as the faith sector are contributing in our diverse ways to GBVF Prevention efforts and how we…

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Stakeholder Report June 21 – February 2022
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The Faith Action to End GBV Collective comprises faith-based organisations andindividuals working together and in their own spaces to create a South Africa freefrom gender injustice and GBV. This report offers brief snapshots of the Collective’s three main activities, some excitingachievements, key challenges and important lessons learnt. The purpose of this report isto open further…

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Invitation: Advancing Gender Equality to Realize the Demographic Dividend
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Religions for Peace is pleased to invite you to a virtual dialogue on Advancing Gender Equality to Realize the Demographic Dividend that is being organized in collaboration with UNFPA, the German Federal Foreign Office and the Berlin Institute for Population and Development, on Thursday, 7 July 2022 at 2:00pm SAST (GMT +2). This dialogue brings together representatives of religious organizations, multireligious networks, government,…

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