The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation


The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation is committed to the promotion of peaceful societies based on

  • democracy
  • human rights
  • social justice
  • equality
  • human security.

CSVR aims to contribute to the building of violence-free societies and the promotion of sustainable peace and reconciliation by means of

  • research
  • advocacy and other interventions
  • establishing strategic partnerships with organs of the state, NGOs, community organisations, individuals and international allies.

Contact

4th Floor, Braamfontein Centre
23 Jorissen Street
Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
P O Box 30778, Braamfontein, JHB, 2017

Tel: +27 (11) 403-5650
Fax: +27 (11) 339-6785

Website: www.csvr.org.za

  • The Shukumisa Campaign

    About Us

    Welcome to the Shukumisa website, an online resource for

    • rape survivors and their families
    • concerned citizens
    • community activists

    The word Shukumisa means to shake or stir things up

    The Shukumisa Campaign was created in 2008 and aims to stir and shake up public and political will to develop and implement policies related to sexual offences

    Imagine a South Africa where:

    • Everyone treats rape as a serious crime
    • Quality Health, Policing and Legal services are available to all rape survivors, everywhere
    • All women are free to move around as they please, dressed as they please
    • Rape victims aren’t stereotyped in our media
    • We are all included in the development of laws that affect our lives and our communities.

    You can join us by:

    • Adding your voice to our Facebook discussions
    • Supporting our activities, or suggesting them
    • Writing to the media and Government to complain when the law fails rape survivors
    • Getting involved with organisations linked to the Shukumisa Campaign

  • Supported by

    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