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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Reflections from the 21 November GBV Demonstrations in South Africa By Michelle Mutogo On 21 November 2025, South Africa witnessed one of the most powerful displays of collective grief and resistance in recent memory. At the sidelines of the G20 Summit, where global leaders gathered to shape economic futures, thousands of women, survivors, allies, and
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By Susan Tolmay The Group of 20 (G20) is touted as being a group of global powerhouses. Comprising 19 sovereign states and two economic blocs (European Union and African Union) – it is in fact a group of 21. Collectively, G20 members represent around 85% of global GDP, over 75% of international trade and about two-thirds
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By Susan Tolmay In a time of escalating conflict, rising nationalism, and increasing assaults on women’s and LGBTQI rights, it is absolutely essential to seize every opportunity to drive a bold, progressive agenda that prioritises people and planet over profit and self-interest. The G20 is one such moment. The G20 Leaders’ Summit takes place this
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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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By Dr. Corey Sarana Spengler-Gathercole Across the African continent, we are witnessing a dangerous rise in the policing of women’s bodies and the silencing of voices that challenge patriarchal control. From attempts to roll back reproductive rights to renewed hostility toward LGBTQI+ communities, the backlash against equality has become one of the defining struggles of
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