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Chief Operating Officer - (Reporting to CEO) Peromnes Grade 4
Karel
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24 Feb, 2023

The Soul City Institute for Social Justice (SCI) is an intersectional feminist organisation committed to social justice for all. Our Theory of Change is guided by the South African Constitution, particularly the sections that guarantee everyone the right to bodily integrity and autonomy.

SONA2023: We Have Heard Enough Promises, Now We Want Action
Karel
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09 Feb, 2023

As President Cyril Ramaphosa sets out to deliver his 7th State of the Nation Address (SONA), we are holding our breaths in anticipation of less promises and more action to address gender inequity health care, economic security, gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, that has claimed the lives of one too many South Africans.

World Mental Health Day: Self-care and Your Mental Health
pontsho
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10 Oct, 2022

She opens her sleepy eyes to the bright light of the springtime sun that has intruded on her tiny bedroom. It is 6 am. “Why,” she begrudgingly utters as her mind immediately races with thoughts of all the problems that she took to bed with her last night. “Why did morning have to come so soon? Why can’t I just sleep my way into a better phase of my life?” She has not had a decent meal in a week, she is fatigued, lonely and confused about what the future holds for her. “Oh well, Sindy, life goes on,” she says to herself as she pulls her heavy and surrenders herself to another day in the hell that has become her life.

Soul City Institute joins menstrual justice activists in demanding accountability for the ongoing period poverty in South Africa
akona
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26 Aug, 2022

We as the Soul City Institute for Social Justice lift our hands in support of the end to period poverty in South Africa. Period poverty, which is the lack of menstrual products such as pads, tampons or cups, is a consequence of gender inequality and affects the health and wellbeing of many menstruating people in South Africa and across the globe. For those still in school, it is compounded by the disruption to their education.

ROE v WADE and the Global South
akona
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19 Aug, 2022

IN JUNE, THE UNITED STATES Supreme Court overturned its previous Roe v. Wade decision which declared the constitutional right to an abortion. Because of this, abortions are now regarded as illegal in certain US states, where the historic ruling was the only law that guaranteed safe abortion for many. Of course, this decision sent reverberations across the world, even before it was official. Weeks before the decision was final there was a leak of documents which revealed what was to come.

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Chief Operating Officer - (Reporting to CEO) Peromnes Grade 4

The Soul City Institute for Social Justice (SCI) is an intersectional feminist organisation committed to social justice for all. Our Theory of Change is guided by the South African Constitution, particularly the sections that guarantee everyone the right to bodily integrity and autonomy.

SONA2023: We Have Heard Enough Promises, Now We Want Action

As President Cyril Ramaphosa sets out to deliver his 7th State of the Nation Address (SONA), we are holding our breaths in anticipation of less promises and more action to address gender inequity health care, economic security, gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, that has claimed the lives of one too many South Africans.

Vacancy: Company Accountant (Reporting to the Finance Manager, Peromnes Grade 7)

The Company Accountant will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day performance and monitoring of key finance functions to ensure that funds are accurately recorded and accounted for.

Kgalemelang: An Intersectional Approach is needed To Address GBVF And Demand Accountability

The recent report issued by the Minister of police Bheki Cele has highlighted once again that the rates of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in South Africa are increasing instead of going down. It has become normal to see headlines of yet another child, woman and LGBTQIA+ person who has been raped or ruthlessly killed.

Celebrating 27 years of Soul City Institute

From health communication to intersectional feminism, Soul City Institute continues redefining itself to meet South Africans' needs!

World Mental Health Day: Self-care and Your Mental Health

She opens her sleepy eyes to the bright light of the springtime sun that has intruded on her tiny bedroom. It is 6 am. “Why,” she begrudgingly utters as her mind immediately races with thoughts of all the problems that she took to bed with her last night. “Why did morning have to come so soon? Why can’t I just sleep my way into a better phase of my life?” She has not had a decent meal in a week, she is fatigued, lonely and confused about what the future holds for her. “Oh well, Sindy, life goes on,” she says to herself as she pulls her heavy and surrenders herself to another day in the hell that has become her life.

Soul City Institute supports calls for transformative sexual and reproductive health services for the youth

The Soul City Institute CEO says the availability of sexual and reproductive health services at youth-friendly clinics will prevent young people from seeking unsafe abortions.

Soul City Institute joins menstrual justice activists in demanding accountability for the ongoing period poverty in South Africa

We as the Soul City Institute for Social Justice lift our hands in support of the end to period poverty in South Africa. Period poverty, which is the lack of menstrual products such as pads, tampons or cups, is a consequence of gender inequality and affects the health and wellbeing of many menstruating people in South Africa and across the globe. For those still in school, it is compounded by the disruption to their education.

Crime statistics are an annual ritual to mourn the never-ending violation of women and children

Every year, the Minister of Police reveals, amongst other figures, how many more women and girls have been murdered or raped, but very little about how it will be prevented in the coming year.

ROE v WADE and the Global South

IN JUNE, THE UNITED STATES Supreme Court overturned its previous Roe v. Wade decision which declared the constitutional right to an abortion. Because of this, abortions are now regarded as illegal in certain US states, where the historic ruling was the only law that guaranteed safe abortion for many. Of course, this decision sent reverberations across the world, even before it was official. Weeks before the decision was final there was a leak of documents which revealed what was to come.

Soul City Institute launches the Feminist Leadership and Activism Centre (FLAC)

The centre will disrupt and transform multiple levels of oppression through feminist theorising that builds on generations of African feminist movement-building strategies and decolonial scholarship.

Soul City Institute congratulates Banyana Banyana

While their victory deserves celebration, let us not forget the gendered injustices womxn footballers have and continue to experience in South Africa