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Understanding Life Sentences and Parole in South Africa

6 months ago

In recent years, South Africans have been confronted with a wave of high-profile parole hearings and releases, prompting widespread public concern. One notable example is Oscar Pistorius, whose parole process…

Legislative and Policy Framework to respond to GBVF in South Africa

Advocacy

6 months ago

Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) remain among the most critical challenges facing South Africa today. While statistics continue to reveal the severity of the crisis, the country has not remained…

WFC Condemn KZN’s Dangerous GBVF Campaign

Official Statement

7 months ago

Women For Change is appalled by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government’s recent gender-based violence campaign, which dangerously suggests that women’s safety can be secured through affection and money. The campaign with…

‘Podcast and Chill with MacG’ Is Not Entertainment – It’s Toxic and Dangerous

Official Statement

7 months ago

Women For Change is deeply disturbed by the misogynistic and degrading remarks made by MacG on his podcast regarding Minnie Dlamini. His comments are not only vile and dehumanising but…

Women For Change Demands Moja Love To Cancel “Isencane Lengane”

Advocacy

7 months ago

For far too long, South Africans have witnessed the devastating impact of gender-based violence and domestic abuse in their communities. Yet the reality TV show on DSTV’s channels Moja TV…

Government Launches 90-Day-Blitz to Combat GBVF

GBV Updates

7 months ago

Just six days ago, we stood outside Parliament to hand over our petition calling for Gender-Based Violence and Femicide to be declared a National Disaster. Over 150,000 voices united behind…

We Unburied the Truth in a Casket – 5,578 Beads for 5,578 Women

Official Statement

7 months ago

On Friday, 11 April 2025, we stood together at the Union Buildings – not just as activists, survivors, and organisations – but as a united force of hope, courage, and…

Women For Change handing over its Petition at the Union Buildings

Official Statement

7 months ago

As I sit here, just a few hours before what will be one of the most powerful days of our journey, my heart is full. Tomorrow, we take a stand…

What to Do After Being Raped: A Guide for Survivors

GBV Guides

7 months ago

Experiencing sexual violence is a traumatic and deeply personal event. This includes being raped, attempted rape, sexual coercion or unwanted sexual touches. If you or someone you know has been…

Join Women For Change at Union Buildings for Petition Handover

Official Statement

8 months ago

Women for Change, in coalition with multi-sectoral stakeholders, including activists, businesses, and civil society organisations, will gather at the Union Buildings on 11 April 2025 to demand that the South…

How Many More?

Activism

8 months ago

There’s a special kind of pain that pierces my heart The agony I have felt from the start Of my journey into girlhood, not even a woman yet The leering…

Intl. Women’s Day – Our fight isn’t over.

Activism

8 months ago

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power, resilience, and courage of women in South Africa and across the world. But as much as this is a day of…

Understanding Life Sentences and Parole in South Africa

Legislative and Policy Framework to respond to GBVF in South Africa

WFC Condemn KZN’s Dangerous GBVF Campaign

‘Podcast and Chill with MacG’ Is Not Entertainment – It’s Toxic and Dangerous

Women For Change Demands Moja Love To Cancel “Isencane Lengane”

Government Launches 90-Day-Blitz to Combat GBVF

We Unburied the Truth in a Casket – 5,578 Beads for 5,578 Women

Women For Change handing over its Petition at the Union Buildings

What to Do After Being Raped: A Guide for Survivors

Join Women For Change at Union Buildings for Petition Handover

How Many More?

Intl. Women’s Day – Our fight isn’t over.

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