Echoes of Violence, Whispers of Hope

A Genocide On Our Women SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINIAN WOMEN: GBVF, A GLOBAL AND LOCAL PANDEMIC It’s heart-wrenching to confront the string of recent femicide and domestic violence cases plaguing South Africa during the Festive season. The absence of formal statistics does not diminish the gravity of these incidents. The stories circulated via media platforms along…

New Year Fever Is Upon Us!

As the New Year’s jubilation envelops us in its infectious energy, let’s not forget the harsh reality that lurks in the shadows. Amidst the laughter and clinking glasses, there’s a silent danger that many women face – an increased vulnerability to rape. While the champagne flows and the music plays, it is essential to recognise…

Not-So-Happy Holidays?

How You Can Support Survivors Of GVBF This Festive Season The festive season is often associated with joy and celebration, but it’s important to remember that for some individuals, particularly survivors of domestic abuse, this time of year can be challenging.  As we navigate the holiday season in our faith communities, it’s crucial to create…

Faith Mission

Faith Leaders Pledge to Combat Gender Violence and Femicide in a New Initiative As South Africa commemorates 25 years since initiating the 16 Days of Activism for NoViolence against Women and Children campaign, a renewed approach to the scourgecritical, reports Bhekisisa Mncube. In a landmark move, the Faith Action to End Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Collective,…

From Summit to Statement to Action

INTERFAITH ACTION TO END GBVF. From Summit to Statement to Action It’s been an incredibly impactful week since we gathered at Emseni for our Summit, launching the Joint GBVF Statement of Commitment and kick-starting the Interfaith GBVF Signature Campaign. I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your active participation and unwavering commitment to advancing this…

Signing the Pledge to End Gender Based Violence

Media Statement: Interfaith Action to End GBVF Summit

Faith Leaders Unite in Historic Declaration against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide at Benoni Summit Bhekisisa Mncube November. 16, 2023 Johannesburg, South Africa – The Faith Action to End Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Collective, aftermonths in the making, finally unveiled their Interfaith Joint Statement of Commitment and SignatureCampaign on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) at a conference…

INTERFAITH ACTION TO END GBVF PLEDGE

  Calling All South African Faith Leaders and Believers: Unite to End Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF)! In the heart of our diverse nation, faith serves as the guiding light for over 85% of us. It’s time for our collective beliefs to ignite change and end the rampant gender-based violence and femicide plaguing our society!…

Interfaith Movement from Commitment to Action

Interfaith movement from commitment to action Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide​ There is a movement in the country. A movement against gender-based violence and femicide by faith-inspired servant leaders, scholars, activists, survivors, faith leaders and concerned citizens of South Africa who are uniting to speak out and mobilise for change. The Faith Action to End…