Press releases
Southern Africa Local Government and Gender Summit and Awards: 22 - 24 March 2010
19 February 10 | (1) Comment
Regional relevance: Regional, South Africa
The first Southern Africa Gender Justice and Local Government Summit from 22 - 24 March 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa will show case what is working on the ground in empowering women and closing in on gender violence.. Closing dates for applications for submissions are on or before the 22 February 2010.... [read more]
A life committed to speaking truth to power...
28 January 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
Gender Links would like to state its unconditional support to Bishop Paul Verryn, in light of the recent disciplinary proceedings instituted against him by the Methodist Church. [read more]
Urgent action needed to reach fifty percent women in decision making by 2015
17 December 09 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: Botswana, Namibia
JOHANNESBURG, DECEMBER 17: Gender activists from East and Southern Africa have expressed shock at the backward trends in the 50/50 campaign in recent elections. The African Union (AU) has set a goal of achieving parity between women and men in decision-making by 2020, while the Southern African Development... [read more]
South Africa: Back prevention, NGOs say as Sixteen Day campaign kicks off
25 November 09 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
They noted with concern that the South African Police Services still does not have a distinct category on domestic violence, making it impossible to monitor this key area effectively. [read more]
Halve gender violence by 2015: Score a goal for gender equality
25 November 09 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: Regional
25 November:Gender Links has urged Southern African governments to put prevention at the centre of national action plans to end gender violence during the Sixteen Days of Activism on Gender Violence that gets underway today. [read more]
Women in Parliament likely to decline despite regional commitments
04 November 09 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: Regional
Despite the flurry of media coverage on women in politics during the 2009 elections, Namibia may witness a decline in women�s representation in parliament from 30.8% to 25% in the 27-28 November polls, according to an election forecast by Gender Links and the Gender and Media Southern African Network (GEMSA)-Namibia. [read more]
For immediate release: Sexist slurs skirt the issues
14 May 09 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
Gender Links deplores the use of sexist slurs by all political parties for cheap political point scoring. This detracts from the main issue which is that South African women remain under-represented in all areas of politics and the economy; are subjected to a dual legal system that discriminates against them, and... [read more]
For immediate release: New cabinet and elections full of mixed blessing for gender activists
11 May 09 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
Gender Links welcomes the continued efforts in the new administration of Jabob Zuma to ensure equal representation of women in a broad range of areas as underscored by the new cabinet announced on 10 May in which women comprise 41% of the total. But the gender advocacy group noted with concern the lack of gender... [read more]
For immediate release: South Africa - All eyes on SA cabinet
04 May 09 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
All eyes are now on South Africa’s cabinet following the successful 22 April 2009 elections that witnessed women’s representation in cabinet increase to 43% and the accession of five women to the positions of premier in South Africa’s nine provinces. [read more]
Scholastica Kimaryo joins the GL Board
02 April 09 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
The Chairperson of the Gender Links Board Dr Muna Ndulo today announced the appointment of Scholastica Kimaryo to serve on the GL Board.
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École RCA de St-Antoine: A l'école des Restos du Coeur
26 January 09 | (0) Comments
Les enfants venaient à l'école avec un pain sec. Pour les soutenir, le Père Robert Dalais crée la ''Cantine du coeur'' qui regroupe des volontaires. Cela fait trois ans maintenant que ces dames servent un repas chaud aux élèves les plus nécessiteux. [read more]
Le sida 'vécu' par les jeunes
04 December 08 | (0) Comments
Émouvant et captivant, 'Le sida ne choisi pas ses victimes' est une pièce idéologique, comme on n'en voit malheureusement pas beaucoup, à travers laquelle les jeunes éveillent la conscience de leurs pairs sur un sujet souvent encore tabou à Maurice... [read more]
Press Release - Taxis driving message home on gender violence
04 December 08 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
If you jump into a combi during the next couple of weeks, you may just be greeted with something a bit different from the usual fare of thumping Kwaito and house beats. Launching 4 December at Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Tjoon’in is an audio CD designed specifically for playing in public transport as... [read more]
For immediate release: Sixteen Days- Government urged to put its money where its mouth is
25 November 08 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
Johannesburg 25 November: NGOs have urged the government to “put its money where its mouth is” in the fight against gender violence at the start of the 2008 Sixteen Days of Activism campaign. [read more]
SADC media take a stand against HIV and AIDS
25 November 08 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: Regional
25 November 2008: On 1 December 2008 over 130 media houses in 11 countries in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region will publicly launch HIV and AIDS policies as part of commemorations to mark World AIDS Day. [read more]
Rapport Annuel: La violence contre les enfants passée au crible
13 November 08 | (0) Comments
L'«Ombudsperson» pour les enfants, Shirin Aumeerruddy-Cziffra, a présenté hier son rapport annuel. Ses enquêtes et réflexions ont porté sur des thèmes variés: rôle des parents, Internet... [read more]
100 jeunes contruisent des maisonnettes pour des familles pauvres
23 October 08 | (0) Comments
Dans le cadre de l'International Gold Event (IGE), une centaine de jeunes délégués travaillent depuis lundi dernier à la construction de nouvelles maisonnettes en collaboration avec le Trust Fund for Social Integration of Vulnerable Groups. Ces maisons permettront ainsi de reloger trois familles défavorisées... [read more]
Pauvreté - Les leçons de ceux qui s'en sortent
19 October 08 | (0) Comments
La journée internationale du refus de la misère célébrée vendredi a été l'occasion de rappeler qu'il y a 28628 individus à Maurice qui vivent dans ces conditions précaires. Pourtant certains veulent s'offrir une vie meilleure. Faisant preuve d'imagination, de volonté et bénéficiant de soutien, ils ont... [read more]
Gestes ancestraux et accueil du nouveau-né
17 October 08 | (0) Comments
Les massages, ces caresses généreuses qui accompagnent les bébés dans les premiers jours de la vie et les mamans nouvellement accouchées, répondent à des besoins spécifiques. Ce savoir ancestral est le privilège des sage-femmes. [read more]
Rentrée Parlementaire: Les enfants au centre des préoccupations des législateurs
16 October 08 | (0) Comments
Les récents cas d'abus d'enfants font réagir. Plusieurs textes de loi visant à mieux protéger ces derniers sont actuellement en péparation. Cela en marge de la rentrée parlementaire. [read more]
