This is a podcast created by Agenda which discusses women’s experience of the legal system in South Africa, relating to domestic violence and sexual offences.
Lisa Vetten from Tshwaranang Legal advocacy centre speaks about some findings of the Shukumisa monitors in 2011.
Jayne Arnott of the Triangle Project is also featured, speaking about the experiences of black lesbians and hate crimes.
This podcast is in MP3 format and is a 16.5 MB download. To download and listen to to the podcast, click here
Thanks to Agenda for producing this podcast, which can also be found on their website at http://www.agenda.org.za/women-and-the-legal-system/
6 January 2012
Sonke Gender Justice Network (Sonke), is excited to announce two major international affirmations for the organisations work to end men’s violence against women and also rated by 80 leaders in the field as one of the top performing organisations working globally to end violence against women.
As a relatively new organisation working across Africa to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity to support men and boys to take action to promote gender equality, prevent domestic and sexual violence and reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS, we are thrilled to have our work recognised and hope it encourages men and boys from all walks of life to speak out against men’s violence against women.
South Africa prides itself on exceptional legislation developed for the protection of women against human rights abuses. Yet, every single day we are reminded of the exceeding rates of violence against women – women are not safe in their own homes and they’re certainly not safe in public spaces. What is local government doing about this? Can we rely on local government to address these issues or is it up to citizens to make their communities safe as was recently exclaimed by a ward councilor in khayelitsha.[1]
This project is funded by the European Union The European Commission is the EU’s executive body.
The European Union is made up of 27 Member States who have decided to gradually link together their know-how, resources and destinies. Together, during a period of enlargement of 50 years, they have built a zone of stability, democracy and sustainable development whilst maintaining cultural diversity, tolerance and individual freedoms. The European Union is committed to sharing its achievements and its values with countries and peoples beyond its borders