Tag Archives: Domestic violence
After the rape of Anene Booysen and other acts of violence outraged many South Africans, some organisations have publicly demonstrated their view that enough is enough. GREG NICOLSON & SHASHA MODIKE look at a few groups who have expressed their … read more »
Posted in Article, South Africa, Southern Africa
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Tagged Democratic Alliance, Domestic violence, Gauteng, IndepthAfrica, Johannesburg, Johannesburg Park Station, Mmusi Maimane, South Africa, Zwelinzima Vavi
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Gender equality is an issue that is afforded a significant amount of attention right now in Ethiopia. Many facets of public policy are designed to ensure the representation and benefit of women. For these reasons and many others, including the … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged abuse, Addis Ababa, Asmara, crime, Domestic violence, Eritrea, Ethiopia, ethiopian comedy, ethiopian music, Ethiopian News Agency, ethiopian news in amharic, ethiopian news paper, ethiopian newspapers, ethiopian reporter, Indepth Africa Magazine, Isaias Afewerki, Meles Zenawi, Middle East, People, Red Sea, Violence and Abuse, Women
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Marren Akatsa-Bukachi Ending gender-based violence will mean changing cultural concepts about masculinity. This includes recognition of the importance of active engagement of men and women at all levels, whether they are policy makers, parents, spouses or young boys and girls. … read more »
Posted in Article, Lifestyle, News, Pan African News, Women
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Tagged Domestic violence, feminism, gender, Men, Non-governmental organization, People, Violence and Abuse, Women
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A Kenyan men’s lobby group has called for a six-day food boycott to highlight what it says is increasing domestic violence against men. The organisation, Maendeleo Ya Wanaume, wants Kenyan men to stop eating meals cooked at home by wives … read more »
Posted in Daily News Wrap, East Africa, Kenya, News
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Tagged Advocacy group, bbc, Domestic violence, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Kenya, Maendeleo Ya Wanaume, Nairobi, Physical abuse
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United Nations Special Rapporteur Rashida Manjoo urged* Friday the UN community, donors and other stakeholders to address more directly the needs of the Somalian people by balancing between immediate humanitarian requirements and the promotion and protection of women’s human rights. … read more »
December 2, 2011 by benim
New reports show that HIV-positive women may face more gender-based violence than HIV-negative women. Women make up 50 percent of the 34 million people living with HIV-AIDS globally, and the vast majority of HIV-positive women acquired the infection as a … read more »
South African children aged 12 to 17 are more likely to be raped than people of any other age, in a country where the incidence of rape is among the world’s highest, a minister said Tuesday. The women’s minister, Lulu … read more »
Posted in Children & Youth, Crime & Corruption, Lifestyle, News, South Africa, Southern Africa
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Tagged Africa maps, Africa news, African news, African tribes, breaking news, Corrective rape, crime, Domestic violence, Embassies and Consulates, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthNigeria, IndepthWorld, Medical Research Council, News local news, Rape, Sexual violence, South Africa, World news
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October 17, 2010 by benim
I am sure that most of you have heard of the name O. J. Simpson. Juice, as he was affectionately called by the media, rose to prominence playing American football. He was quite exceptional at this game. In various selections, … read more »
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