When it comes to violence against women, attitudes matter
Last month, young women from around Gauteng gathered in Soweto to demand an end to violence against women. It was not the first time - nor will it be the last - that these calls have been made.
Why we don’t need #WomensMonth
Having been a victim of abuse, my sense of cynicism is always heightened on days dedicated to reflecting on the role of women in our society and, more importantly, the reflection of what society should be doing to combat the abuse of women.
Rest In Power Prudence Mabele
Soul City Institute is saddened by the passing on of one of our partners on the Global Fund Grant, Prudence Mabele, who was the Director of the Positive Women's Network (PWN). Soul City Institute would like to pass our sincere condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of the late Prudence Mabele.
We demand safe taxis for women
We were part Mandela Day event for the #ActionAgainstPoverty campaign that was hosted yesterday at Constitutional Hill. The majority of women in South Africa use taxis to travel to work, school and to access public institutions (hospitals, police stations etc).
The New Age - 21 April 2017 - In building a non-racial rainbow nation, South Africans need to tolerate each other, even when protesting against one thing or another.
Vredenburg hosts their first Rise dialogue
Vredenburg hosted their 1st Rise dialogue on the 21st of April and they discussed rape and gender-based violence in detail. They also had a visit from Mrs Jolene Shaw from Aurora Wind power, Ms Murial Albrecht from Mfesane, a Christian development NPO working to eradicate poverty.
Daily Sun - 20 April 2017 - We must end the violence of rape!
POLICY BRIEF: Alcohol marketing, youth and sexual health risks
Soul City Institute, under the auspice of the STRIVE research consortium, conducted a community-based study to assess the density of alcohol outlets in one urban and one rural community and explore young people’s perspectives on alcohol advertising, marketing and availability, as well as their drinking patterns and sexual health and safety.
The Star - March 2017 - There is an urgent need for more stringent legislation and monitoring of alcohol usage by South African youth.