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People of faith speaking out!
We Will Speak Out South Africa is a coalition of more than 200 individuals, organisations and church groups – including faith leaders and survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) – who work together to eliminate sexual and gender-based violence in the faith sector and wider society, counter stigma against survivors and bring healing.
We are part of an international coalition founded in 2011.
Become a member
WWSOSA welcomes new individual and organisational members that share our passion to see a world without gender-based violence.
Download this form, complete it and email it to coordinator@wwsosa.org.za
Faith Leaders’ Gender Transformation Programme
A new and innovative Faith Leaders Gender Transformation Programme, fondly referred to as the FLGTP, opened its doors for the second cycle this year. In response to mandates from their churches and organisations to guide them to end gender-based violence, a diverse community of 26 faith leaders gathered at eBandla hotel in Ballito on 28 February until 2 March 2022 together with 11 mentors and facilitators for 3 foundational days.
Recent News
- The Tide is Turning
By Seth Naicker The tide is turning: the movement is moving and the vibe is vibing as we mobilise faith in gender justice and men coaching for gender justice. Today I am reflecting on the intersections of our work. We are in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which also marks World AIDS… - Strong women shaped me
By Ntsikelelo Colossa I am the man I am today because of positive women. I grew up receiving advice about life and love from women to women who prepared me for school and for my place in the community. I am Ntsikelelo Colossa, an advocate for positive masculinity: not only to encourage good male role… - Men must confront themselves
By Apostle Shaine Criqua Personal and Reflective My critical learning is that men must first confront themselves. In my work, I’ve seen that silence and denial are the greatest enablers of GBV. Real transformation begins when men acknowledge the harm caused by patriarchy, take responsibility for their behaviour, and commit to unlearning violence. When men… - Showing up
By Quinton Pretorius When you show up with care, you shape what boys and girls see as possible. As men who choose to learn, listen, question harmful norms, and act with purpose, you show that change grows from daily choices. This week, I shared my story during a leadership session with a corporate group. I… - G be V
By Brett Anderson ‘the gender be violenced’ he says, as he drops another beat and works his way to another hit song pen dipped in blood letters flowing people knowing that this monster lurking in the background is just another cause upon his lips before he heads home and takes out his frustration on his…