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South Africa: Transformative leaders must recogniseLGBTI rights
11 March 12
The acceptance of lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in Africa is a battle that is yet to be won. Sexual orientation and gender identity are integral aspects of an evolving society. In conservative societies where LGBTI's face discrimination, political and traditional leaders must lead... [read more]
Zimbabwe: Is divorce an indication of women's empowerment?
11 March 12
Latest statistics from the High Court of Zimbabwe indicate an increase in the number of divorce cases in the country. In 2011, the High Court received a total of 1 551 divorce cases, a 21% increase from the 1216 cases received in 2010. It took me ‘bumping' into a friend's astonishment at the statistics on her... [read more]
A gender activist's worst nightmare
11 March 12
There are many significant days in our lives. We remember the moments our children were born, when we got married and for me, I will add one more sad day to this list. My sexist son anniversary, Saturday, 28 January 2011, when my three-year-old son shared his sexist views with the world will be one more day to... [read more]
South Africa: SA 2012 national budget blind to women's economic empowerment
11 March 12
A gender perspective of South Africa's New Growth Path (NGP), 2012 State of National Address (SONA 2012) and the 2012 national budget presented this week reveals a common thread: - they are gender blind. These three economic mirrors of SA's short and long term strategies do not reflect the different experiences let... [read more]
International: Gender and climate justice begin at home
27 November 11
Regional relevance: International
“Beware of bursting storm water drains!” warned a sign along the route taken by gender activists marking the start of the Sixteen Days of Activism campaign with a “Take Back the Night” march in Alexandra, Johannesburg last week. [read more]
South Africa: Sowetan furore casts shadow over women's month
31 August 11
I have just come back energised from a meeting of more than 1000 women from all over South Africa convened by the Ministry of Women, Children and People with Disabilities. At this meeting women were acknowledging how far we have come as a nation in making our constitution a lived constitution where human dignity,... [read more]
Africa: There is a role for SADC women in South Sudan
31 August 11
After decades of marginalisation, South Sudanese women may soon be able to lead a normal life now that their country has gained independence and ended years of conflict with North Sudan. [read more]
Fungai Machirori
27 March 11 | (1) Comment
The first article I wrote for the Gender Links Opinion and Commentary Service was as a wide-eyed 22-year-old university student doing a year-long internship with a Zimbabwean AIDS service organisation. [read more]
GL@10: Climbing every mountain
25 March 11
Regional relevance: Southern Africa (SADC)
From the backyard of my home with me and one intern, a wing and a prayer, GL has grown into an organisation with ten board members; 50 staff and ten offices around Southern Africa headquartered in Johannesburg. Fired by the simple dream of a Southern Africa in which women and men can realise their full potential in... [read more]
Activities in Botswana
03 February 11
The major research component of the Prevalence, Attitudes and Costing Survey will take place between May and June. The satellite office has made significant efforts in the collection of 'I' stories from different locations of the country. Some of these are already in hand and need to be edited into final products.... [read more]
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