Thinking progress in a digital age In recent years, the conversation around digitalisation has taken centre stage in India’s policy and development discourse. As digitalisation becomes the default path to progress, one must ask – can a digital future ever be truly inclusive without confronting the historical inequities that have long denied access, voice, and […]
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Youth and Gender Justice Advocate | Mother | Regional Leader | WOSSO Fellow Johannesburg, 3 February: Gender Links and WOSSO are shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of Nothabo Sibanda, a fearless advocate, devoted mother, and a rising feminist leader whose life, though far too brief, exemplified extraordinary courage, compassion, and impact. A Women of the
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What is an inclusive society without the protection of the rights and dignity of everyone? This is a question we must ask, not only today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, but every day as we speak about social inclusion, equity, and progress. Too often, our conversations about disability inclusion stop at presence. We
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While I join the global community to engage in the #16DaysofActivism against gender-based violence, I reflect on how action and solidarity can contribute to addressing global vicious cycle. The 16 Days of activism keeps reminding me that there is no sustainable development without addressing the root causes of violence. These are my thoughts about violence
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A 16 Days of Activism Call to Action from the WOSSO Fellows Every year, during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the world raises its voice to confront one of the most urgent human rights crises of our time: the ongoing violence faced by women and girls. In Southern Africa, this crisis feels
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By Vimbai R. Nyika Growing up, we used to play a game where we would divide ourselves into two teams. One team would hold hands to form a defence line, while each member of the opposing team would run towards it to try to break through. The runner would always start by carefully observing the
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“When you silence a woman, you silence a nation.” – African proverb By Khensani Shivambu-Mabasa In the heart of Ha-Makuya, a village in Limpopo Province, South Africa, I witnessed the devastating impact of gender-based violence (GBV) on women and communities. As a Social Worker at the Life Savers Foundation, a victim empowerment centre, I saw
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By Akem Aurelia Njang As I write this, we’ve been in lockdown for over five weeks. Maybe it will end in a few days. But will things truly get better? We can’t say for sure. During turbulent times like these, women’s realities are often swallowed up by chaos. Their struggles are brushed aside, their pain
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By Rita Tiriboyi Gender Links and many other feminist organisations, including individual gender advocates, have long engaged in robust advocacy for women’s empowerment. This includes equipping women to take up leadership roles across many areas. However, it looks like the patriarchal community was not ready for these developments. The reaction to most empowerment initiatives is
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By Zintle Khobeni There was a time when speech itself was a form of rebellion. When the Xhosa people created a playful, yet strategic code called Isidubada, a language designed not merely to entertain, but to confuse those who listened with ill intent. It was a tool of survival. Through Isidubada, our ancestors could talk about serious
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