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![[read] Women in Guinea-Bissau speak out against female genital mutilation: “I’m lucky to be alive”](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_b90c02708b104dd38c6c1552c4e4bdd7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_b90c02708b104dd38c6c1552c4e4bdd7~mv2.webp)
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[read] Women in Guinea-Bissau speak out against female genital mutilation: “I’m lucky to be alive”
BURUNTUMA, Guinea-Bissau – “In all four of my deliveries I had a haemorrhage” said 39-year-old Djenabu Sano, reflecting on the...
Sep 13, 20231 min read
![[read] Beating the odds: Resilience, hope and safe births at a UNFPA mobile clinic in the Drc](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_0090ae3b0a264364a35467779589a997~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_0090ae3b0a264364a35467779589a997~mv2.webp)
![[read] Beating the odds: Resilience, hope and safe births at a UNFPA mobile clinic in the Drc](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_0090ae3b0a264364a35467779589a997~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_0090ae3b0a264364a35467779589a997~mv2.webp)
[read] Beating the odds: Resilience, hope and safe births at a UNFPA mobile clinic in the Drc
Photo by Eibner Saliba on Unspalsh NORTH KIVU PROVINCE, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Although heavily pregnant and in pain, Kaindo...
Aug 31, 20232 min read


THE ROLE OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION IN CURBING GBV-ACCOUNTABILITY DIALOUGUE (DAY 1)
Dr. Eileen Carter from the Eastern Cape SA Human Rights Commission, has shed light on its mandate, its approach to addressing human...
Aug 22, 20232 min read
![[read] Telemedicine can help women get early abortions safely: South African study](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_a42d3239364b4eb597db05728fc70ca5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_a42d3239364b4eb597db05728fc70ca5~mv2.webp)
![[read] Telemedicine can help women get early abortions safely: South African study](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_a42d3239364b4eb597db05728fc70ca5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_a42d3239364b4eb597db05728fc70ca5~mv2.webp)
[read] Telemedicine can help women get early abortions safely: South African study
In South Africa, it is legal to have an abortion upon request until the 13th week of pregnancy. The procedure is performed by trained...
Aug 22, 20232 min read


NEW RECREATIONAL CENTRE TO BE NAMED IN HONOUR OF ‘BABY LEE’-ACCOUNTABILITY DIALOGUE (DAY 1)
Buffalo City Mayor Princess Faku has announced that a recreational centre located on the beachfront of East London will be named after...
Aug 22, 20232 min read


"SOUTH AFRICA IS SUPERFICIAL IN ITS ANALYSIS OF GBV"-ACCOUNTABILITY DIALOGUE (DAY 1)
Advocate Brenda Madumisa, Co-chair of the presidential steering committee on the national strategic plan, delivered a powerful keynote...
Aug 22, 20232 min read
![[watch] Dr. Lesley Ann Foster Discusses GBVF Crisis and the Ongoing Accountability Dialogue Summit](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pQvUeMFmEAQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
![[watch] Dr. Lesley Ann Foster Discusses GBVF Crisis and the Ongoing Accountability Dialogue Summit](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pQvUeMFmEAQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
[watch] Dr. Lesley Ann Foster Discusses GBVF Crisis and the Ongoing Accountability Dialogue Summit
The battle against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in South Africa is a collective responsibility that requires unwavering...
Aug 21, 20231 min read
![[read] Activist: 'Nothing to Celebrate' on South African Women's Day](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_899aad331ca44c0bb9affccd2b3e7f43~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_899aad331ca44c0bb9affccd2b3e7f43~mv2.webp)
![[read] Activist: 'Nothing to Celebrate' on South African Women's Day](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_899aad331ca44c0bb9affccd2b3e7f43~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_899aad331ca44c0bb9affccd2b3e7f43~mv2.webp)
[read] Activist: 'Nothing to Celebrate' on South African Women's Day
FILE - Women protest after more than 80 men suspected of the gang rapes of eight women appeared in court, outside the Krugersdorp...
Aug 9, 20232 min read
![[watch] Dr. Lesley Ann Foster and the Quest for Gender Equality at the African Masculinity Symposium](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_8a59ec6f59064272b919282d1c83f673~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_8a59ec6f59064272b919282d1c83f673~mv2.webp)
![[watch] Dr. Lesley Ann Foster and the Quest for Gender Equality at the African Masculinity Symposium](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_8a59ec6f59064272b919282d1c83f673~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_8a59ec6f59064272b919282d1c83f673~mv2.webp)
[watch] Dr. Lesley Ann Foster and the Quest for Gender Equality at the African Masculinity Symposium
The Critical Studies in Sexualities and Reproduction research programme (CSSR), in collaboration with the School of Journalism and Media...
Aug 9, 20231 min read
![[read] Taking care of business: Empowering women and girls in Uganda to pursue their dream careers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_965980fdb74f494eaf3549815d7a3691~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,al_c,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_965980fdb74f494eaf3549815d7a3691~mv2.webp)
![[read] Taking care of business: Empowering women and girls in Uganda to pursue their dream careers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_965980fdb74f494eaf3549815d7a3691~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_965980fdb74f494eaf3549815d7a3691~mv2.webp)
[read] Taking care of business: Empowering women and girls in Uganda to pursue their dream careers
KAMPALA, Uganda – “In my village, people said women can't do the same jobs as men, but I want to prove it’s possible,” said 22-year-old...
Aug 8, 20231 min read
![[READ] Genetic variant may account for lower HIV loads in some Africans](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_d1449b761da14929afccae046d54c53e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_d1449b761da14929afccae046d54c53e~mv2.webp)
![[READ] Genetic variant may account for lower HIV loads in some Africans](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_d1449b761da14929afccae046d54c53e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_d1449b761da14929afccae046d54c53e~mv2.webp)
[READ] Genetic variant may account for lower HIV loads in some Africans
The study analysed the genetics of approximately 4 000 individuals of African ancestry, living with HIV. A genetic variant that may...
Aug 7, 20231 min read
![[video] Impact Your World by dr.Lesley Ann Foster](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kUjDLRAR2ps/maxresdefault.jpg)
![[video] Impact Your World by dr.Lesley Ann Foster](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kUjDLRAR2ps/maxresdefault.jpg)
[video] Impact Your World by dr.Lesley Ann Foster
Tune in to the enlightening discourse titled "Impact Your World," delivered by the esteemed Dr. Lesley Ann Foster. This inspiring message...
Aug 2, 20231 min read
![[READ]Minister of Gender Jean Sendeza lobbies media to champion end of GBV in Malawi](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_aae96d6ea99948239cb1e2cd27d49e05~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_aae96d6ea99948239cb1e2cd27d49e05~mv2.webp)
![[READ]Minister of Gender Jean Sendeza lobbies media to champion end of GBV in Malawi](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_aae96d6ea99948239cb1e2cd27d49e05~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_aae96d6ea99948239cb1e2cd27d49e05~mv2.webp)
[READ]Minister of Gender Jean Sendeza lobbies media to champion end of GBV in Malawi
Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare Jean Sendeza, has appealed to the media to champion the fight against Gender...
Aug 2, 20231 min read
![[interview] South African Doing Great Things: With Dr. Lesley Ann Foster](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_21a6c734dfb74e62958bbabd7307742a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_21a6c734dfb74e62958bbabd7307742a~mv2.webp)
![[interview] South African Doing Great Things: With Dr. Lesley Ann Foster](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_21a6c734dfb74e62958bbabd7307742a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_21a6c734dfb74e62958bbabd7307742a~mv2.webp)
[interview] South African Doing Great Things: With Dr. Lesley Ann Foster
Dr. Lesley Ann Foster, the founder and executive director of Masimanyane Women’s Rights International, is a relentless advocate for...
Aug 1, 20231 min read


Undetectable HIV poses ‘zero risk’ of sexualtransmission - W.H.O says
olicy documents don’t usually trigger excitement. But at this week’s 12th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science, a rare...
Jul 25, 20231 min read
![[Mandela day] The Awake Sokhana young women’s Club raises awareness about gbvf](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_32c968111b2a48239ee66ca036307ad0f000.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_32c968111b2a48239ee66ca036307ad0f000.webp)
![[Mandela day] The Awake Sokhana young women’s Club raises awareness about gbvf](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_32c968111b2a48239ee66ca036307ad0f000.jpg/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_32c968111b2a48239ee66ca036307ad0f000.webp)
[Mandela day] The Awake Sokhana young women’s Club raises awareness about gbvf
The Awake Sokhana young women’s Club from Nu 17 Mdantsane conducted a walkabout in their community. They put up posters raising awareness...
Jul 18, 20231 min read


Masimanyane conducts A 3-day GBV training at Quenera, Ward 28
A 3-day GBV training was conducted this week at Quenera, Ward 28. Day 1 focused on discussing GBV at large and looking at the...
Jul 14, 20231 min read
![[Gallery] Awareness Campaign on Sexual abuse organised by Community Influencers from Nkqonkqweni](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_849c8d675fc347d6a2a55f3501246977~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_849c8d675fc347d6a2a55f3501246977~mv2.webp)
![[Gallery] Awareness Campaign on Sexual abuse organised by Community Influencers from Nkqonkqweni](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_849c8d675fc347d6a2a55f3501246977~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_849c8d675fc347d6a2a55f3501246977~mv2.webp)
[Gallery] Awareness Campaign on Sexual abuse organised by Community Influencers from Nkqonkqweni
Nkqonkqweni has an established and well running young women’s club. They meet regularly to discuss issues affecting young people in their...
Jun 22, 20231 min read


We must protect LGBTQ+ kids
Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate the rich diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and uplift supportive practices that help LGBTQ+...
Jun 1, 20231 min read
![[READ] Advocating against period poverty and female genital mutilation in The Gambia](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_d99c005343e94fedb25ed8c80f11bbfe~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_d99c005343e94fedb25ed8c80f11bbfe~mv2.webp)
![[READ] Advocating against period poverty and female genital mutilation in The Gambia](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/178e71_d99c005343e94fedb25ed8c80f11bbfe~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_380,h_285,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/178e71_d99c005343e94fedb25ed8c80f11bbfe~mv2.webp)
[READ] Advocating against period poverty and female genital mutilation in The Gambia
Reusable pads shared at St. John's School for the Deaf. © UNFPA The Gambia BASSE, The Gambia – “When a girl starts to menstruate, that's...
May 29, 20231 min read


