Articles about South African Law Reform Commission
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Human trafficking did not end with the World Cup
18 August 10
Regional relevance: South Africa
The international journalists have all gone home, the pitches have been cleared and the screaming of fans is a distant memory. But in many cases the problems still remain. [read more]
Sex workers vulnerable during 2010
22 February 10
Regional relevance: Zambia
In the eyes of many, 2010 is a year for Africa. The 2010 World Cup will be the first in history hosted on the continent. From the time of the historic announcement of South Africa’s successful bid, many neighbouring countries have been working towards improving their infrastructure and making sure their citizens... [read more]
Polygamy, promiscuity and progressive leadership
08 February 10 | (1) Comment
Regional relevance: South Africa
If nothing else, President Jacob Zuma’s belated apology about his out-of-wedlock child with Sonono Khoza following unprecedented outrage at the way he has demeaned the highest office in the land has shown the power of public opinion in a democracy. We have also established once and for all that the personal is... [read more]
Sixteen days - progress in ending gender violence is painfully slow
23 November 06
Regional relevance: South Africa
While there has been better coordination of efforts to end gender violence, progress is still "painfully slow" according to a statement released by Gender Links at the start of the Sixteen Days campaign that runs from 25 November (International Day of No Violence Against Women) to 10 December, Human Rights Day. The... [read more]
Sixteen Days: One step forwards two steps backwards?
22 November 06
Regional relevance: Regional
The year began on a positive note. Frustrated by each year having to answer the same set of questions about whether there had been any progress in ending gender violence, last year?s Sixteen Days of Activism campaign saw a groundswell of support for a coordinated year long campaign in which the Sixteen Days became... [read more]
Still many gaps in Southern Africa?s commitment to women?s rights
08 December 04
Regional relevance: Regional
Key findings of a survey of twelve countries conducted by the Gender and Media Southern Africa (GEMSA) Network ahead of Human Rights Day on 10 December - also the climax of the Sixteen Days of Activism on Gender Violence. [read more]
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