Open Letter to the President ahead of #SONA2025
Now, more than ever, we need decisive leadership that defends reproductive rights, protects gender minorities and guarantees every South African access to essential healthcare.
The Reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule: A Step Backward for Global Health and Gender Equity
Soul City Institute condemns the reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule, calling it a devastating blow to global health, gender equity and reproductive justice.
Soul City Institute applauds the class of 2024
Soul City Institute would like to congratulate the class of 2024 for their historical milestone. The class of 2024 has excelled with a Matric pass rate of 87.3%. This has shown their dedication and determination to reach the stars and commitment to their future.
Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: A Harrowing Reality We Cannot Ignore
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a dire crisis in South Africa, as highlighted by a tragic recent incident. The Soul City Institute calls for systemic change beyond campaigns like 16 Days of Activism. Addressing GBV requires prevention, accountability, education, and survivor support, while tackling the harmful normalisation of violence in society and digital spaces.
Integrating post-violence care and sexual and reproductive health services: Means to strengthen GBV prevention and care
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF, in partnership with Soul City Institute, are engaging with global experts on the intersection of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services.
World Contraceptive Day and World Safe Abortion Day
Soul City Institute Advocates for Contraceptive Access and Safe Abortion
Call for Applications: Feminist Leadership and Activism Centre (FLAC) Fellowship 2024/25
The Feminist Leadership and Activism Centre (FLAC), a programme of the Soul City Institute for Social Justice (SCI) is a learning, and co-creation space that promotes feminist consciousness.
SCI Welcomes the Supreme Court of Appeal’s Overturn of Loyiso Coko’s acquittal
2 Years Ago, we called on the National Prosecuting Authority to appeal this ruling.
